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Penciclovir
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Penciclovir A substance used in the treatment of herpes labialis.
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Herpes
A recurring viral skin infection characterized by clusters of small blisters. Typically, sores are located near the mouth (fever blisters or cold sores) or in the genital region (genital herpes).
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Pigmented villonodular synovitis
PVNS. Rare, benign but sometimes locally destructive tumour of synovium. Much haemosiderin is present and haemarthroses may occur.
Polyarthalgia
Pains in many joints - conventionally refers to more than 4 joints
Polyarthritis
Inflammation in many joints - conventionally refers to more than 4 joints.
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Causes limb girdle pain and stiffness. Associated with a high ESR (usually > 40mm/h) and there may be giant cell arteritis in some patients. Mainly affects those of over 60 years of age.
Polymyositis
Inflammatory muscle disease (a connective tissue disease).
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Poncet's disease
Polyarthritis accompanying active visceral tuberculosis.
Preiser's disease
Spontaneous osteonecrosis of the scaphoid bone in the wrist.
Proteoglycan
A major constituent of cartilage. Protein molecule with polysaccharide side-chains.
Prostaglandins
Molecules produced by the breakdown of arachidonic acid (from cell membranes) by cyclo-oxygenase. Most are inflammatory but some suppress inflammation.
Pseudogout
Acute joint inflammation caused by crystals of calcium pyrophosphate.
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Herpes
A recurring viral skin infection characterized by clusters of small blisters. Typically, sores are located near the mouth (fever blisters or cold sores) or in the genital region (genital herpes).
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Pigmented villonodular synovitis
PVNS. Rare, benign but sometimes locally destructive tumour of synovium. Much haemosiderin is present and haemarthroses may occur.
Polyarthalgia
Pains in many joints - conventionally refers to more than 4 joints
Polyarthritis
Inflammation in many joints - conventionally refers to more than 4 joints.
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Causes limb girdle pain and stiffness. Associated with a high ESR (usually > 40mm/h) and there may be giant cell arteritis in some patients. Mainly affects those of over 60 years of age.
Polymyositis
Inflammatory muscle disease (a connective tissue disease).
Penciclovir
Poncet's disease
Polyarthritis accompanying active visceral tuberculosis.
Preiser's disease
Spontaneous osteonecrosis of the scaphoid bone in the wrist.
Proteoglycan
A major constituent of cartilage. Protein molecule with polysaccharide side-chains.
Prostaglandins
Molecules produced by the breakdown of arachidonic acid (from cell membranes) by cyclo-oxygenase. Most are inflammatory but some suppress inflammation.
Pseudogout
Acute joint inflammation caused by crystals of calcium pyrophosphate.
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