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Your pathology report for chronic endometritis

Chronic endometritis is a long-term inflammation of the endometrium, which is the inner lining of the uterus. Inflammation occurs when the immune system sends special cells to fight infection or injury. Unlike acute inflammation, which occurs suddenly and typically resolves quickly, chronic inflammation develops gradually and can persist for weeks or months. Chronic endometritis may be …
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Your pathology report for verruca vulgaris (common wart)

Verruca vulgaris, also known as a wart, is a very common non-cancerous skin growth caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). These growths are harmless in most people and often go away on their own, but they can be bothersome, spread to other parts of the skin, or persist for years. What parts of …
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Your pathology report for pneumonia

What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by micro-organisms such as viruses, bacteria, or fungus. Most cases of pneumonia start when infectious particles, breathed in through the nose and mouth, travel down the airways into the lungs. Pneumonia can affect one or both lungs at the same time. The disease can …
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