In autoimmune diseases like Sjgren's syndrome, salivary gland dysfunction is largely related to structural changes in the salivary glands and in endocrine and metabolic disorders mainly related to pathophysiolo
Diseases That Affect Swallowing Hashimoto's disease is an inflammation of the thyroid. It is the most common of diseases that cause an underactive thyroid, according to the Office of Women's Health. Women are more likely to get this disease than men are, and it often occurs at middle age....
Veterinary infectiousdiseases affect animals such as pets, livestock, and wildlife, and can sometimes impact humans. These diseases, caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi, significantly affect animal health, welfare, and productivity. Examples include: ...
Dysbiosis of the oral microbiota can interact with gut-associated immune cells, triggering immune responses that affect both oral and gut health. Oral bacteria, particularly those implicated in periodontitis, stimulate the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which further drive the growth of ...
Although it plays a significant role in global health, tropical medicine focuses more on the specific tropical infections that affect low-resource areas. It pays close attention to the pathogens, their vectors, how they spread, how to treat and prevent them, as well as how to create new drugs...
TSEs are a group of progressive conditions that affect the brain and CNS of certain animals, including humans. TSEs are unique diseases in that their etiology may be genetic, sporadic, or infectious via ingestion of infected foodstuffs and via iatrogenic (therapeutic action) means. TSEs cannot be...
Physical changes due to aging can occur in almost every organ and can affect seniors' health and lifestyle. Some diseases and conditions become more prominent in the elderly. Psychosocial issues can also play a role in the physical andmental healthof older adults. ...
Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic and mucocutaneous disease that can affect the oral mucosa, skin, genital mucosa, scalp and nails. A significant association between LP and chronic HCV infection has been reported in Japan, Italy, and Spain [11–16]. Previously, we reported that HCV was associ...
Pathogenic microorganisms can also influence the oral-gut microbiota axis through immune pathways. Dysbiosis of the oral microbiota can interact with gut-associated immune cells, triggering immune responses that affect both oral and gut health. Oral bacteria, particularly those implicated in periodontitis,...
A number of different viruses and subviral particles can cause diseases that affect the nervous system. Viral diseases tend to be more common than bacterial infections of the nervous system today. Fortunately, viral infections are generally milder than their bacterial counterparts and often spontaneously...