Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic, long-term inflammation affecting the joints amidst the vertebrae and between the spine and pelvis. As an autoimmune disorder, affected individuals have a distinct protein that wrongly triggers the immune system to attack the healthy joint tissues. Over time, the affected joints fuse together. The condition generally develops between 20-40 years […]
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Penicillin is an antibiotic used to manage various forms of infection. It is sad to note that it can trigger a serious reaction among those with penicillin allergy. Am I allergic to penicillin? An individual might have penicillin allergy if he/she develops an itchy skin rash or irritated eyes after using penicillin. These symptoms might
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