Legionellosis Details Pathogens: Caused by bacteria from the Legionella species, most commonly Legionella pneumophila. Other species like L. anisa can also cause similar presentations. Transmission: Inhalation of aerosolized water conta ...
Leishmaniasis
Details of Leishmaniasis Causative Agent: Caused by more than 20 species of obligate intracellular protozoa from the genus Leishmania. Transmitted by sandflies (Lutzomyia in the Americas and Phlebotomus elsewhere). Transmission: Sandfli ...
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis Details Causative Agent: Caused by bacteria from the Leptospira genus, most commonly Leptospira interrogans. Transmission: Spread through contact with water, soil, or food contaminated with the urine of infected animals (e.g. ...
Liraglutide
Liraglutide is a medication that belongs to the class of drugs known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. Here are some key details about liraglutide: Approvals and Indications: Type 2 Diabetes: Initially approved in 2010 for the tr ...
lividity
lividity แปลว่า ความมีชีวิตชีวา แต่ถ้าใช้ในความหมายทางการแพทย์ ร่วมกับ Postmortem เรียก Postmortem lividity แปลว่า รอยเขียวช้ำหลังตาย ซึ่งจริงๆมีหลายสี Colour of post mortem lividity (hypostasis) Normal – Bluish pink which later turns into bluish ...