Category Archives: Rare Diseases

The Scars of the Past

Posted on November 24, 2010 by arizela

One of the matters you may wish to consider in any world-building you do are scars, both physical and psychological, and both on a personal level and on the level of your society. You can milk a scar or a … Continue reading →

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Rare Diseases: Yersinia Plague

Posted on July 28, 2008 by arizela

Yersinia plague is most famously known as The Black Death, a name given to it in the 14th century pandemic that swept away 25 million souls over the course of five horrific years. When plague is mentioned in modern times, … Continue reading →

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Rare Disease Column: Tetanus

Posted on July 18, 2008 by arizela

Ever gone to the ER for a few stitches in a minor wound and had the nurse ask you when your last tetanus booster was? Oh great. A shot.Well, don’t be too hard on her. Tetanus might seem like no … Continue reading →

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Rare Disease Column: Guillain-Barre

Posted on July 5, 2008 by arizela

Guillain-Barre may sound like a pub with a bit of a French flare, but this nasty little syndrome strikes seemingly at random and causes progressive muscle weakness, loss of sensation, paralysis, and in about 5% of cases, even death. Guillain-Barre … Continue reading →

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Rare Diseases: Necrotizing Fasciitis

Posted on June 26, 2008 by arizela

Necrotizing Fasciitis, or flesh-eating disease as the media likes to call it, is a rapidly spreading infection along the fascia or the layer of tissue that binds skin to muscle. This deadly disease is caused by a virulent strain of … Continue reading →

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