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Dr. Namitha Kumar's Profile
MA, PhD
Namitha A Kumar has a PhD in psychology from the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) focusing on the cognitive aspects of disability. She works in the field of rare, genetic disorders and currently, develops all the medical content for the Open Platform for Rare Diseases (OPFORD).
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Human Papillomavirus Infection
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, depending on the human papillomavirus that causes it, can result in common warts or can cause cervical cancer.
Impetigo
Impetigo is a contagious bacterial skin infection mostly affecting children and is characterized by blister-like sores that could form pus and later scabs.
Raynaud´s
Raynaud''s or Raynaud''s phenomenon is a condition that temporarily restricts blood flow to parts like fingers, toes, ears and nose.
Abdominal Distension
Abdominal distension refers to the swelling of the abdomen. The distension is caused by either air (gas) or fluid collection.
Lassa Fever / Lassa Hemorrhagic Fever
Lassa fever caused by the lassa virus is a severe and fatal hemorrhagic fever.
