His disease, also known as trench fever or five-day fever, is a bacterial infection transmitted by body lice or ticks. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, rashes, weight loss, and bone and muscle pain. Homeless populations are at higher risk, and alcoholism increases the risk of contracting the disease. Treatment involves eradicating the lice or ticks and […]
Franklin’s disease is caused by the overproduction of gamma heavy chains, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and susceptibility to infections. Diagnosis is based on identifying high concentrations of gamma heavy chains in the blood, and chemotherapy is the best treatment option. Prognosis is generally poor, with many patients dying within five […]
