Category: T

  • Trichophyton rubrum

    A type of imperfect fungus that targets the skin, nails, and hair.  

  • Toxacara canis

    A type of parasitic nematode worm that infests the intestinal tract of dogs. The migrating larvae of this worm can lead to lesions in various organs, including the lungs, liver, kidneys, brain, and eyes. In cases of human infections, the larvae do not complete their life cycle but instead result in a condition called visceral…

  • Torulopsis glabrata

    A type of imperfect fungi that shares morphological similarities with Cryptococcus but lacks a capsule. These fungi are typically found as part of the natural microbial community in the mouth, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract.  

  • TAB vaccine

    A vaccine designed to provide immunization against typhoid, paratyphoid A, and paratyphoid B, also known as a triple typhoid vaccine.  

  • Tashkend ulcer

    A type of crusted ulcer that typically forms on the face and is prevalent in the Tashkent area of Asiatic Russia.  

  • Tanner’s ulcer

    An ulcer on the skin of the hands commonly found among individuals who tan leather, also known as a chrome ulcer.  

  • Tyrotoxin

    A toxin that closely mimics curare, resulting from bacterial contamination in cheese or other dairy products.  

  • Tyrotoxicon

    A highly toxic ptomaine that can be found in spoiled milk, cheese, and ice cream. It causes severe symptoms, including extreme exhaustion and can sometimes be fatal.  

  • Tyremesis

    The act of vomiting cheesy-like substances, which is commonly seen in breastfeeding infants.  

  • Tyrannism

    Pathological brutality, with sadism being one manifestation of it.