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MD - Dermatology, MBBS

Dermatologist•Hyderabad
1. Dr. Madhavi Pudi
D.N.B. (Dermatology), M.B.B.S., Diploma in Trichology-Cosmetology
11 Years of Experience 300 - 500 at the 500 online
Dr . Madhavi Pudi is a well-known dermatologist in Hyderabad. She has an M.B.B.S., a D.N.D. in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, and certificates in Trichology and Cosmetology from the Hair Research Society of India (H.R.S.I.), the C.S.I., the A.C.S.I., and the A.A.D.

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Last Updated: 3 years ago• Featured Tip
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Lakhimpur Kheri
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Leprosy, also known as Hansen s Disease is considered to be one of the contagious diseases present in the world. It may be also considered one of the neurological diseases that affect primarily peripheral nerves. Leprosy is also the kind of disease that not only affects the skin of the body but all the other organs in the body(except Ovaries in females). All throughout the history disease like Leprosy are always looked with fear and often misunderstood by people. Even it is diagnosed and treated...more
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Lakhimpur Kheri
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What is Leprosy?
Leprosy is also known as Hansen s disease. It is a chronic dermatological disorder caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium Leprae. The peripheral nerves and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract are affected by the bacteria. Leprosy starts with the appearance of scaly skin lesions. If not treated in the primary stage, it can progress rapidly and cause permanent damage to the skin. It can damage the eyes, nerves and limbs. Leprosy can be moderately contagious, therefore it is ne...more
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Lakhimpur Kheri
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The symptoms of leprosy are hard to identify at the initial stages. It usually takes 3 5 years for the symptoms to appear on the body, after getting infected by the bacteria of leprosy. In some cases reported by the medical anthropologists, onset followed only after 20 years. Leprosy thus has a long incubation period which makes it difficult for the patient as well as the doctor to determine the exact time when the person got infected.
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Homeopathy Doctor•Ludhiana
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Once feared to be highly contagious and fatal, leprosy is today a disease that can be treated and even cured. Leprosy or Hansen s disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae and affects the peripheral nervous system and skin. Leprosy has been categorized into two types tuberculoid and lepromatous with the latter being more severe. Both these categories have been further subdivided into more categories. Skin lesions are the most prominent symptom of leprosy. ...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Lakhimpur Kheri
Looking for top dermatologist in Bangalore to treat your skin problems. These top dermatologist in Bangalore are considered to be best doctors when it comes to treating any kind of skin or hair problems like hair fall, hair transplant, acne, pimple problems and various anti-aging treatments like botox, fillers. Below are the top 10 dermatologist in Bangalore:

1. Dr. Ramya M N

MBBS, MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy

Consultation fees: 300

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Homeopathy Doctor•Ludhiana
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Leprosy is also known as Hansen s disease. It is a chronic dermatological disorder caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium Leprae. The peripheral nerves and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract are affected by the bacteria. Leprosy starts by the appearance of scaly skin lesions. If not treated in the primary stage, it can progress rapidly and cause permanent damage to the skin. It can damage the eyes, nerves and limbs. Leprosy can be moderately contagious, therefore it is necessary for the patient...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Homeopathy Doctor•Visakhapatnam
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Leprosy is also known as Hansen s disease. It is a chronic dermatological disorder caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium Leprae. The peripheral nerves and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract are affected by the bacteria. Leprosy starts by the appearance of scaly skin lesions. If not treated in the primary stage, it can progress rapidly and cause permanent damage to the skin. It can damage the eyes, nerves and limbs. Leprosy can be moderately contagious, therefore it is necessary for the patient...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dermatologist•Gurgaon
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Prevention of leprosy: Leprosy is caused by the bacterial infection of Mycobacterium leprae and it is classified into multiple types. Leprosy is communicable through contact with common objects or a person by infected droplets within their nose. It primarily affects mucous membranes and the skin and the nerves on the hands, feet, and in extreme cases may cause disfigurement as well. There are no specific ways to prevent leprosy as no specific correlation between transmission and development has ...more
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Veterinarian•Mathura
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There are several ectoparasites that can pose a life-threatening risk to dogs if left untreated. Here are three significant examples:

Fleas (ctenocephalides spp.): while fleas are common and often considered a nuisance, a severe infestation can lead to life-threatening conditions. Fleas can cause anemia, especially in young or small dogs, due to excessive blood loss. Some dogs may develop an allergic reaction to flea bites, leading to a condition called flea allergy dermatitis (fad...more
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Infectious Disease Physician•Rajkot
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डेंगू मच्छर क्या होता है
डेंगू एडीज प्रकार के मच्छरों की कई प्रजातियों से फैलता है, खासकर डेंगू मच्छर जिसका जैविक नाम है ए. एजिप्टी। ये मच्छर आमतौर पर 35 डिग्री उत्तर और 35 डिग्री दक्षिण के अक्षांशों के बीच और 1000 मीटर की ऊंचाई से नीचे रहते हैं।

डेंगू मच्छर को जीनस एडीज के तहत वर्गीकृत किया गया है। एडीज मच्छर की मादा प्रजाति विभिन्न रोगों, जैसे कि येलो फीवर, डेंगू, चिकनगुनिया, जीका बुखार, आदि के फैलने के लिए कैरियर के तौर पर काम करती है।

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Diploma in Diabetologist , MD

Endocrinologist•Delhi


1. Dr. Hanish gupta

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Mbbs, dnb (general medicine)

19 years experience 500 - 700 at clinic

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Dr. Hanish gupta is a general practitioner and an expert in internal medicine. He has helped many people with typhoid and diarrhoea. He has a strong reputation as a doctor who is knowledgeable and good at what he does. His patients trust him to deliver the highest quality care...more
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General Physician•Bangalore
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Mosquitoes are the most dangerous blood-sucking insects which can cause diseases such as malaria, West Nile virus, dengue, yellow fever, Zika virus and many more. In fact, mosquitoes are not only dangerous to humans but also to other creatures like birds and animals.

There are several methods that try to prevent or avoid mosquito bites. Apart from that, some natural mosquito repellents are also very effective. Let us look into some of the most effective natural mosquito repellents and s...more
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MBBS, MD - General Medicine

General Physician•Pune
1. Dr. Subhash tiwari

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Pgd maternal child health, mbbs, general physician, akola

47 years experience 150 at clinic 200 online

He really is in the medical community for his work as a family doctor. As a doctor, he has extensive training and experience in a wide range of areas. After earning his mbbs from government medical college, nagpur in 1975, he completed a postgraduate diplom...more
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Pulmonologist•Hyderabad
Dr. K. K. Reddy
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Mbbs diploma in tuberculosis and chest diseases dtcd
27 years experience - 350 at clinic

He has significant medical knowledge in pulmonology and is well recognised as a leading medical expert. A name like his would be hard to forget. Professionalism was refined during his 1995 graduation from the mbbs at osmania medical college in hyderabad, from which he received high honours.
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MBBS, MD - General Medicine

General Physician•Pune
1. Dr. Shivram bhonagiri

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Mbbs, md - internal medicine, general physician, pune

39 years experience 400 - 500 at clinic

Doctor shivram has been practising medicine for the past 39 years as a general practitioner and has helped a great number of patients who suffered from severe and complicated conditions. He received his prestigious education in the form of an undergraduate degree...more
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MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology, DNB

Ophthalmologist•
1 Dr. Chanchal gadodiya

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M. B. B. S, ms, d. N. B, fellowship in paediatric opth & strabismology



An eye doctor specializing in low vision eyes lasik, and laser eye surgeon, vitreoretinal, cataract, and glaucoma surgeon oculoplasty and cornea transplant surgeon a pediatric strabismus specialist with a master of science from b y l nair hospital in mumbai and a bachelor of medicine and...more
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Tuberculosis can be categorized as an infectious disease which can turn out to be very dangerous if not checked or taken care of properly in time. Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease which spreads through a bacteria called mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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This disease is generally developed and observed in people who are undernourished and do not have a balanced diet. Now, there is a substance to combat tuberculosis as found by researchers which is named as lactone ez120, this i...more
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Neurosurgeon•Mumbai
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Immunofluorescence or IF uses specificity of antibodies with fluorescent dyes to identify their antigens. The technique allows one to visualize the distribution of the target molecule with a fluorescent microscope through fluorescent dyes.

Types of Immunofluorescence Techniques

There are three types of IF techniques, namely
Direct Immunofluorescence
Indirect Immunofluorescence
Compliment binding indirect immunofluorescence

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