Master List of awareness ribbon causes letter B. Each cause (below) has an associated color or pattern and a corresponding link to our awareness pins.
ALL CAUSES BEGINNING WITH THE LETTER B:
BABIOSIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Lime Green Awareness Ribbons for Babesiosis
Babesiosis is also known as:
• Piriplasmosis
• Redwater Fever
What is Babesiosis?
Babesiosis is a rare infectious disease caused by single-celled microorganisms belonging to the Babesia family. It is believed that the Babesia protozoa are usually carried and transmitted by ticks. Babesiosis occurs primarily in animals; however, in rare cases, babesiosis infection may occur in humans. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Parasitic Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BABY SAFE HAVEN AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Pink and Blue Awareness Ribbons for Baby Safe Haven
Cause Classification: Social
BABY SLEEPING SUFFOCATION / INFANT SLEEPING SUFFOCATION / BED SHARING IS BAD FOR BABY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Cause Classification: Medical
BACK PAIN AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Awareness Ribbons for Back Pain
What is Back Pain?
Many factors can cause Back Pain. Physical behavior, such as lack of exercise and sedentary lifestyle, and environmental factors affecting posture or exposing the back to strain may contribute to pain. Other factors, such as age, height, poor physical condition, and also poor psychological condition, can contribute to the risk of developing Back Pain.
The causes of Back Pain are most often non-specific, leading to a functional disorder that may involve wear or damage, although often the exact etiology of non-specific Back Pain is hard to determine. Specific, clearly identifiable causes of back pain, such as nerve root irritation or compression and inflammatory diseases, are less common. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Musculoskeletal Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BACTERIAL MENINGITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Burgundy Awareness Ribbons for Bacterial Meningitis
Meningitis, Bacterial is also known as:
• Bacterial Meningitis
• Pyogenic Meningitis
What is Meningitis, Bacterial?
Bacterial Meningitis is a central nervous system disease caused by certain types of bacteria. Meningitis is characterized by inflammation of the membranes around the brain or spinal cord. Inflammation can begin suddenly or develop gradually. Major symptoms may include fever, headache, and a stiff neck, sometimes with aching muscles. Nausea, vomiting and other symptoms may occur. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Bacterial Infections
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BALANTIDIASIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Balantidiasis
Cause Classification: Medical
BALLER GEROLD SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Baller Gerold Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Baller Gerold Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Baller Gerold Syndrome is also known as:
• Craniosynostosis-Radial Aplasia Syndrome
• Craniosynostosis with Radial Defects
What is Baller Gerold Syndrome?
Baller-Gerold Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that is apparent at birth. The disorder is characterized by distinctive malformations of the skull and facial area and bones of the forearms and hands. In infants with Baller-Gerold Syndrome, there is premature fusion of the fibrous joints between certain bones in the skull. As a result, the head may appear unusually short and wide and/or pointed at the top or relatively triangular in shape. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Digestive Diseases
• Musculoskeletal Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BALOS DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Orange Awareness Ribbons for Balos Disease
Balos Disease is also known as:
• Concentric Sclerosis
• Encephalitis Periaxialis Concentrica
• Leukoencephalitis Periaxialis Concentric
What is Balos Disease?
Balos Disease is a rare and progressive variant of multiple sclerosis. It usually first appears in adulthood, but childhood cases have also been reported. While multiple sclerosis typically is a disease that waxes and wanes, Balo Disease is different in that it tends to be rapidly progressive. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BANTI'S SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Banti's Syndrome
Banti’s Syndrome is also known as:
• Banti's Disease
• Hypersplenism
• Idiopathic Congestive Splenomegaly
• Idiopathic Portal Hypertension
What is Banti’s Syndrome?
Banti's Syndrome is a disorder of the spleen, the large, gland-like organ in the upper left side of the abdomen that produces red blood cells before birth and, in newborns, removes and destroys aged red blood cells, and plays a role in fighting infection. In the case of Banti's Syndrome, the spleen rapidly but prematurely destroys blood cells. This syndrome is characterized by abnormal enlargement of the spleen due to obstruction of blood flow in some veins and abnormally increased blood pressure within the veins of the liver, or the spleen. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Blood Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BARAKAT SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Barakat Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Barakat Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Barakat Syndrome is also known as:
• HDR Syndrome
• Hypoparathyroidism, Sensorineural Deafness, and Renal Disease
What is Barakat Syndrome?
First described by Barakat, et al in 1977, the Barakat Syndrome, also known as HDR syndrome is a clinically variable, rare genetic disorder characterized by three characteristics: hypoparathyroidism (H), sensorineural deafness (D), and renal disease (R). Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases
• Endocrine Diseases
• Kidney and Urinary Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BARDET BIEDL SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Bardet Biedl Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Bardet Biedl Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
What is Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS)?
Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) is a genetic condition that impacts multiple body systems. It is classically defined by six features. Individuals with BBS can experience problems with obesity, specifically with fat deposition along the abdomen. They often also suffer from intellectual impairments. Commonly, the kidneys, eyes and function of the genitalia will be compromised. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Digestive Diseases
• Endocrine Diseases
• Eye Diseases
• Female Reproductive Diseases
• Kidney and Urinary Diseases
• Male Reproductive Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BARRIERS TO BREAST FEEDING AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Pink and Blue Awareness Ribbons for Barriers to Breast Feeding
BARTH SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Barth Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Barth Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Barth Syndrome is also known as:
• 3-Methylglutaconic Aciduria, Type II (MGA, Type II)
• Cardioskeletal Myopathy, Barth Type
• Cardioskeletal Myopathy With Neutropenia and Abnormal Mitochondria
• Endocardial Fibroelastosis, Type 2 (EFE2)
• X-Linked Cardioskeletal Myopathy and Neutropenia
What is Barth Syndrome?
Barth Syndrome is a rare, metabolic, and neuromuscular, genetic disorder that occurs exclusively in males, since it is passed from mother to son through the X chromosome. Although Barth Syndrome typically becomes apparent during infancy or early childhood, the age of onset, associated symptoms and findings, and disease course varies considerably, even among affected members of the same family. Primary characteristics of the disorder include abnormalities of heart and skeletal muscle, low levels of certain white blood cells that help to fight bacterial infections, and growth retardation, potentially leading to short stature. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Eye Diseases
• Heart Diseases
• Immune System Diseases
• Metabolic Disorders
• Nervous System Diseases
• Newborn Screening
Cause Classification: Medical
BARTONELLOSIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Bartonellosis
Bartonellosis is also known as:
• Carrion's Disease
• Cat Scratch Disease
• Trench Fever
What is Bartonellosis?
Bartonellosis is a group of emerging infectious diseases caused by bacteria belonging to the Bartonella genus. Bartonella includes at least 22 named species of bacteria that are mainly transmitted by carriers, including fleas, lice, or sandflies. Both domestic and wild animals can be infected with Bartonella species by these vectors. Among the Bartonella spp, at least 14 have been implicated in diseases that can be transmitted from animals to people. Of these zoonotic species, several may be transmitted to humans by companion animals (dogs and cats), typically through a bite or scratch.
CATEGORIES
• Bacterial Infections
Cause Classification: Medical
BARTTER'S SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Bartter's Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Bartter's Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Bartter’s Syndrome is also known as:
• Salt-Losing Tubulopathy with Secondary Hyperaldosteronism
Subdivisions of Bartter’s Syndrome
• Bartter Syndrome Type 1 (Loop Disorder Type 1)
• Bartter Syndrome Type 2 (Loop Disorder Type 2)
• Bartter Syndrome Type 3 (Classic Bartter Syndrome; DCT Disorder Type 2)
• Bartter Syndrome Type 4A (Loop-DCT Disorder Type 1)
• Bartter Syndrome Type 4B (Loop-DCT Disorder Type 2)
• Gitelman Syndrome (DCT Disorder Type 1)
What is Bartter’s Syndrome?
Bartter Syndrome is a general term for a group of rare genetic disorders in which there are specific defects in kidney function. These defects impair the kidney’s ability to reabsorb salt and cause imbalances in various electrolyte and fluid concentrations in the body. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Metabolic Disorders
Cause Classification: Medical
BASAL CELL CARCINOMA OF THE SKIN AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Orange Awareness Ribbons for Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin
What is Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin?
Basal Cell Carcinoma is a type of skin cancer. Basal Bell Carcinoma begins in the basal cells, a type of cell within the skin that produces new skin cells as old ones die off. Basal cell carcinoma often appears as a slightly transparent bump on the skin, though it can take other forms. Basal Cell Carcinoma occurs most often on areas of the skin that are exposed to the sun, such as the head and neck. Most Basal Cell Carcinomas are thought to be caused by long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Cancer
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
BATTEN DISEASE / NEURONAL CEROID LIPOFUSCINOSIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Teal Awareness Ribbons for Batten Disease / Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis
Cause Classification: Medical
BECKER MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy, Becker is also known as:
• Benign Juvenile Muscular Dystrophy
• BMD
• Progressive Tardive Muscular Dystrophy
What is Muscular Dystrophy, Becker?
Becker Muscular Dystrophy is in the category of inherited muscle wasting diseases caused by a gene abnormality that results in deficient or abnormal production of the dystrophin protein. The abnormal gene is called DMD and is located on the X chromosome. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Musculoskeletal Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BECKWITH WIEDMANN SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Green Awareness Ribbons for Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) is also known as:
• Beckwith-Syndrome
• BWS
• EMG Syndrome
• Exomphalos-Macroglossia-Gigantism Syndrome
• Hypoglycemia with Macroglossia
• Omphalocele-Visceromegaly-Macroglossia Syndrome
• Visceromegaly-Umbilical Hernia-Macroglossia Syndrome
• Wiedemann-Beckwith Syndrome
What is Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS)?
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) is an overgrowth disorder. In many individuals, associated features include above-average birth weight and increased growth after birth, an unusually large tongue, enlargement of certain internal organs, and abdominal wall defects. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BEHCET'S DISEASE / BEHCET'S SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Light Blue Awareness Ribbons for Behcet's Disease / Behcet's Syndrome
Behçet’s Disease / Behcet's Syndrome is also known as:
• Adamantiades-Behcet's Syndrome
• BD
• Behcet's Disease
Subdivisions of Behçet’s Syndrome
• Neuro-Behcet
• Ocular-Behcet
• Vasculo-Behcet
What is Behçet’s Syndrome?
Behçet's Syndrome is a rare multisystem inflammatory disorder characterized by ulcers affecting the mouth and genitals, various skin lesions, and abnormalities affecting the eyes. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Blood Diseases
• Eye Diseases
• Kidney and Urinary Diseases
• Musculoskeletal Diseases
• Nervous System Diseases
• Skin Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BEJEL AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Bejel
Bejel is also known as:
• Dichuchwa
• Endemic Syphilis
• Frenga
• Njovera
• Nonvenereal Syphilis
• Siti
• Treponematosis, Bejel Type
What is Bejel?
Bejel is an infectious disease that is rare in the United States but common in certain parts of the world. The infection is very similar to syphilis but is not sexually transmitted. Most frequently, transmission is by means of non-sexual skin contact or by common use of eating and drinking utensils. The organism that causes Bejel is known as treponema. Treponemas are spiral-shaped bacteria. Also known as Endemic Syphilis, Bejel is characterized by lesions of the skin and bones that begin in the mouth and progress in gradual stages. The late stages are the most severe. Bejel is very common in dry, hot climates especially in the countries of the eastern Mediterranean region and in Saharan West Africa. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Bacterial Infections
Cause Classification: Medical
BELL'S PALSY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Silver Awareness Ribbons for Bell's Palsy
Bell’s Palsy is also known as:
• Antoni's Palsy
• Facial Nerve Palsy
• Facial Paralysis
• Idiopathic Facial Palsy
• Refrigeration Palsy
What is Bell’s Palsy?
Bell's Palsy is a non-progressive neurological disorder of one of the facial nerves (7th cranial nerve). This disorder is characterized by the sudden onset of facial paralysis that may be preceded by a slight fever, pain behind the ear on the affected side, a stiff neck, and weakness and/or stiffness on one side of the face. Paralysis results from decreased blood supply and/or compression of the 7th cranial nerve. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BENIGN ESSENTIAL BLEPHAROSPASM AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Benign Essential Blepharospasm - Listed by Global Genes®
Benign Essential Blepharospasm is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Benign Essential Blepharospasm (BEB) is also known as:
• BEB
• Blepharospasm
What is Benign Essential Blepharospasm?
Benign Essential Blepharospasm (BEB) is a rare neurological disorder in which affected individuals experience involuntary muscle spasms and contractions of the muscles around the eyes. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Nervous System Diseases
• RDCRN
Cause Classification: Medical
BENIGN MUCOSAL PEMPHIGOID AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Red Awareness Ribbons for Benign Mucosal Pemphigoid
What is Benign Mucosal Pemphigoid?
Cicatricial Pemphigoid is a rare chronic autoimmune blistering disease characterized by erosive skin lesions of the mucous membranes and skin that results in scarring of at least some sites of involvement. The autoimmune reaction most commonly affects the mouth, causing lesions in the gums, but it can also affect areas of mucous membrane elsewhere in the body, such as the sinuses, genitals and anus. When the cornea of the eye is affected, repeated scarring may result in blindness. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Autoimmune Diseases
• Autoinflammatory Diseases
• Skin Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is also known as:
• BPPV
What is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)?
Benign Paroxysmal Position Vertigo (BPPV) is a disorder characterized by brief, recurrent bouts of vertigo. Vertigo is a sensation of spinning, whirling or turning. BPPV is most often triggered by rapid, sometimes unexpected changes in head position. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BERNARD SOULIER SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Bernard Soulier Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Bernard Soulier Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Bernard-Soulier Syndrome (BSS) is also known as:
• BSS
• Giant Platelet Syndrome
• Hemorrhagiparous Thrombocytic Dystrophy
• Hereditary Platelet Disorder
• Macrothrombocytopenia, Familial Bernard-Soulier Type
• Platelet Glycoprotein Ib Deficiency
• Von Willebrand Factor Receptor Deficiency
What is Bernard-Soulier Syndrome (BSS)?
Bernard-Soulier Syndrome (BSS) is a rare inherited disorder of blood clotting (coagulation) characterized by unusually large platelets, low platelet count and prolonged bleeding time. Affected individuals tend to bleed excessively and bruise easily. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Blood Diseases
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BERYLLIOSIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Berylliosis
Berylliosis is also known as:
• Acute Beryllium Disease
• Beryllium Granulomatosis
• Beryllium Pneumonosis
• Beryllium Poisoning
Subdivisions of Berylliosis
• Acute Berylliosis (Acute Beryllium Disease)
• Chronic Berylliosis (Chronic Beryllium Disease [CBD])
What is Berylliosis?
Berylliosis is a form of metal poisoning caused by inhalation of beryllium dusts, vapors, or its compounds or implantation of the substance in the skin. The toxic effects of beryllium most commonly occur due to occupational exposure. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Lung Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BEST VITELLIFORM MACULAR DYSTROPHY SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy is also known as:
• Best Macular Dystrophy
• Macular Degeneration, Polymorphic Vitelline
• Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy, Early-Onset
• Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy, Juvenile-Onset
• Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy, Type 2
What is Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy?
Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy is an autosomal dominant genetic form of macular degeneration that usually begins in childhood or adolescence and slowly progresses to affect central vision. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Eye Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BETA FOSTER CARE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Lavender and White Awareness Ribbons for Beta Foster Care
Cause Classification: Medical
Beta Thalassemia Awareness Ribbon Color:
BICKERSTAFF'S ENCEPHALITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Silver Awareness Ribbons for Bickerstaff's Encephalitis
What is Bickerstaff's Encephalitis?
Bickerstaff's Brainstem Encephalitis is a rare inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system, first described by Edwin Bickerstaff in 1951. It may also affect the peripheral nervous system, and has features in common with both Miller fisher syndrome and Guillain-Barre syndrome. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BILATERAL RENAL AGENESIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Bilateral Renal Agenesis - Listed by Global Genes®
Bilateral Renal Agenesis is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Renal Agenesis, Bilateral is also known as:
• Kidney Agenesis
• Renal Agenesis
What is Renal Agenesis, Bilateral?
Bilateral Renal Agenesis is the absence of both kidneys at birth. It is a genetic disorder characterized by a failure of the kidneys to develop in a fetus. This absence of kidneys causes a deficiency of amniotic fluid in a pregnant woman. Normally, the amniotic fluid acts as a cushion for the developing fetus. When there is an insufficient amount of this fluid, compression of the fetus may occur resulting in further malformations of the baby. This disorder is more common in infants born of a parent who has a kidney malformation, particularly the absence of one kidney. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Kidney and Urinary Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BILE ACID SYNTHESIS DISORDERS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Bile Acid Synthesis Disorders - Listed by Global Genes®
Bile Acid Synthesis Disorders is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Bile Acid Synthesis Disorders (BASD) is also known as:
• BASD
• Bile Acid Synthesis Defects
Subdivisions of Bile Acid Synthesis Disorders (BASD)
• 3-Beta-Hydroxy-Delta-5-C27-Steroid Oxidoreductase Deficiency
• Alpha-Methylacyl-CoA Racemase (AMACR) Deficiency
• Amino Acid N-Acyltransferase Deficiency
• Bile Acid CoA Ligase Deficiency
• Cholesterol 7alpha-Hydroxylase Deficiency
• Delta4-3-Oxosteroid 5-Beta-Reductase Deficiency
• Oxysterol 7-Alpha-Hydroxylase Deficiency
• Sterol 27-Hydroxylase Deficiency (Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis)
• Trihydroxycholestanoic Acid CoA Oxidase Deficiency
What is Bile Acid Synthesis Disorders (BASD)?
Bile Acid Synthesis Disorders (BASDs) are a group of rare metabolic disorders characterized by defects in the creation of bile acids. Bile acids are chemical compounds found in the liver that have several roles in the body including promoting the flow and excretion of bile and assisting in the intestinal absorption of fat and fat-soluble vitamins. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Digestive Diseases
• Metabolic Disorders
Cause Classification: Medical
BILE DUCT CANCER / CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Green Awareness Ribbons for Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)
Subdivisions of Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma) are:
• Intrahepatic
• Extrahepatic
What is Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)?
Cancers of the bile ducts are relatively uncommon in the United States. About 10,000 cases are diagnosed each year, mostly in people over the age of 70. Since most bile duct cancers are diagnosed in more advanced stages, the current five-year survival rate is only 10% to 30%, depending upon the type of cancer. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Digestive Diseases
• Rare Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
BILIARY ATRESIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Green Awareness Ribbons for Biliary Atresia
What is Biliary Atresia?
Biliary Atresia is a rare gastrointestinal disorder characterized by destruction or absence of all or a portion of the bile duct that lies outside the liver. In Biliary Atresia, absence or destruction of the bile ducts results in the abnormal accumulation of bile in the liver. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Digestive Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BINDER TYPE NASOMAXILLARY DYSPLASIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Binder Type Nasomaxillary Dysplasia - Listed by Global Genes®
Binder Type Nasomaxillary Dysplasia is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Binder Type Nasomaxillary Dysplasia is also known as:
• Binder Syndrome
• Maxillonasal Dysplasia
• Nasomaxillary Hypoplasia
What is Binder Type Nasomaxillary Dysplasia?
Binder Type Nasomaxillary Dysplasia is a rare developmental defect that is present at birth. The disorder is characterized by the underdevelopment of the central portion of the face, particularly the area including the nose and upper jaw. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases
• Mouth Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BINGE EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Purple Awareness Ribbons for Binge Eating Disorders
Cause Classification: Medical
BINSWANGER DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Binswanger Disease
Binswanger Disease is also known as:
• Binswanger Encephalopathy
• Multi-Infarct Dementia, Binswanger Type
• Subcortical Arteriosclerotic Encephalopathy, SAE
• Subcortical Dementia
• Subcortical Ischemic Vascular Disease
• Vascular Dementia, Binswanger Type
What is Binswanger Disease?
Binswanger Disease is a progressive neurological disorder caused by arteriosclerosis and thromboembolism affecting the blood vessels that supply the white-matter and deep structures of the brain. Most individuals experience progressive loss of memory and intellectual abilities, urinary urgency or incontinence, and an abnormally slow, shuffling, unsteady pattern of walking, usually over a 5-10 year period. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BIOTINIDASE DEFICIENCY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Biotinidase Deficiency - Listed by Global Genes®
Biotinidase Deficiency is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Biotinidase Deficiency is also known as:
• BTD Deficiency
• Infantile Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency
• Juvenile Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency
• Late-Onset Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency
• Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Due to Biotinidase Deficiency
What is Biotinidase Deficiency?
Biotinidase Deficiency (BTD) is a metabolic disorder that is the result of a low concentration, or complete lack, of the enzyme, biotinidase. Biotinidase deficiency is an inherited disorder in which the body is not able to properly process the vitamin, biotin, which is sometimes referred to as Vitamin H. Most infants with BTD show signs of lactic acid in the urine, a widespread, red, skin rash, seizures, poor muscle tone, developmental delays, and hair loss. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Metabolic Disorders
• Nervous System Diseases
• Newborn Screening
• Skin Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BIPOLAR DISORDER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Green Awareness Ribbons for Bipolar Disorder
Cause Classification: Medical
BIRT HOGG DUBE SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Birt Hogg Dube Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Birt Hogg Dube Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome (BHD) is also known as:
• BHD Syndrome
• Hornstein-Knickenberg Syndrome
What is Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome (BHD)?
Birt-Hogg-Dubé (BHD) Syndrome is a rare complex genetic skin disorder characterized by the development of skin papules generally located on the head, face and upper torso. These benign tumors of the hair follicle are called fibrofolliculomas. BHD syndrome also predisposes individuals to the development of benign cysts in the lungs, repeated episodes of a collapsed lung, and increased risk for developing kidney neoplasia. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Kidney and Urinary Diseases
• Lung Diseases
• Rare Cancers
• Skin Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Pink and Blue Awareness Ribbons for Birth Defects
Cause Classification: Medical
BJORNSTAD SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Bjornstad Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Bjornstad Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Björnstad Syndrome is also known as:
• Deafness and Pili Torti, Bjornstad Type
• Pili Torti and Nerve Deafness
• Pili Torti-Sensorineural Hearing Loss
What is Björnstad Syndrome?
Björnstad Syndrome is an extremely rare inherited disorder characterized by the presence of abnormally flattened, twisted hair shafts, and, in most cases, deafness. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Metabolic Disorders
• Skin Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BLACK LIVES MATTER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Black and Red Awareness Ribbons for Black Lives Matter
Cause Classification: Medical
BLACK RIBBON AGAINST VIOLENCE / BRAVE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Black Awareness Ribbons for Black Ribbon Against Violence / BRAVE
Cause Classification: Social
BLACK RIBBON DAY / EUROPEAN DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR VICTIMS OF STALINISM AND NAZISM AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Cause Classification: Medical
BLACK RIBBON FOUNDATION AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Black Awareness Ribbons for Black Ribbon Foundation
Cause Classification: Medical
BLACKFAN DIAMOND ANEMIA / DIAMOND BLACKFAN ANEMIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Red Awareness Ribbons for Blackfan Diamond Anemia / Diamond Blackfan Anemia
Anemia, Blackfan Diamond (BDA) is also known as:
• Aase-Smith II Syndrome
• Aase Syndrome
• Anemia, Congenital Pure Red Cell
• Aplasia, Congenital Pure Red Cell
• BDA
• Congenital Hypoplastic Anemia
• DBA
• Diamond-Blackfan Anemia
• Erythrogenesis Imperfecta
• Hypoplastic Congenital Anemia
• Inherited Erythroblastopenia
What is Blackfan-Diamond Anemia (BDA)?
Blackfan-Diamond Anemia (BDA) is a rare blood disorder that is caused by a failure of the bone marrow to generate enough red blood cells. It is characterized by deficiency of red blood cells at birth as well as slow growth, abnormal weakness and fatigue, paleness of the skin, characteristic facial abnormalities, protruding shoulder blades, webbing or abnormal shortening of the neck due to fusion of certain bones in the spine, hand deformities, congenital heart defects, and/or other abnormalities. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Blood Diseases
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases
• Metabolic Disorders
• Mouth Diseases
• Rare Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
BLADDER CANCER, ADULT AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Purple, Blue and Marigold Awareness Ribbons for Bladder Cancer, Adult
What is Bladder Cancer, Adult?
Bladder Cancer is one of the most common cancers, affecting approximately 68,000 adults in the United States each year. Bladder Cancer most often begins in the cells that line the inside of the bladder. Although it is most common in the bladder, this same type of cancer can occur in other parts of the urinary tract drainage system. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Cancer
• Not a Rare Disease
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
BLADDER CANCER, CHILDHOOD AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Purple, Blue and Marigold Awareness Ribbons for Bladder Cancer, Childhood
Alternate Color: Gold Awareness Ribbons for Bladder Cancer, Childhood
What is Bladder Cancer, Childhood?
Cancer in children and adolescents is rare, although the overall incidence of childhood cancer has been slowly increasing since 1975. Bladder Cancer most often begins in the cells that line the inside of the bladder. Although it is most common in the bladder, this same type of cancer can occur in other parts of the urinary tract drainage system. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Rare Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
BLADDER EXSTROPHY EPISPADIAS CLOACAL EXSTROPHY COMPLEX AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Bladder Exstrophy Epispadias Cloacal Exstrophy Complex - Listed by Global Genes®
Bladder Exstrophy Epispadias Cloacal Exstrophy Complex is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Bladder Exstrophy-Epispadias-Cloacal Exstrophy Complex is also known as:
• Ectopia Vesicae
What is Bladder Exstrophy-Epispadias-Cloacal Exstrophy Complex?
Bladder Exstrophy-Epispadias-Cloacal Exstrophy Complex is a spectrum of anomalies involving the urinary tract, genital tract, musculoskeletal system and sometimes the intestinal tract. In classic bladder exstrophy, most anomalies are related to defects of the abdominal wall, bladder, genitalia, pelvic bones, rectum and anus. Bladder exstrophy is a rare developmental abnormality that is present at birth in which the bladder and related structures are turned inside out. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Digestive Diseases
• Kidney and Urinary Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BLASTOMYCOSIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Blastomycosis
Blastomycosis is also known as:
• Gilchrist's Disease
• North American Blastomycosis
What is Blastomycosis?
Blastomycosis is a rare infectious multisystem disease that is caused by the fungus Blastomyces Dermatitidis. The symptoms vary greatly according the affected organ system. It is characterized by fever, chills, cough, and/or difficulty breathing. In the chronic phase of the disease, the lungs and skin are most frequently affected. The genitourinary tract and bones may also be involved. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Bacterial Infections
Cause Classification: Medical
BLEEDING DISORDERS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Red Awareness Ribbons for Bleeding Disorders
Cause Classification: Medical
BLEPHAROPHIMOSIS, PTOSIS, EPICANTHUS INVERSUS SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Blepharophimosis, Ptosis, Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Blepharophimosis, Ptosis, Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Blepharophimosis, Ptosis, Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome is also known as:
• Blepharophimosis Syndrome
• BPES
Subdivisions of Blepharophimosis, Ptosis, Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome
• BPES Type I
• BPES Type II
What is Blepharophimosis, Ptosis, Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome?
Blepharophimosis, Ptosis, and Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome (BPES) is a rare developmental condition affecting the eyelids and ovary. Typically, four major facial features are present at birth: narrow eyes, droopy eyelids, an upward fold of skin of the inner lower eyelids and widely set eyes. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BLINDNESS / VISUALLY CHALLENGED / VISUALLY HANDICAPPED AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Braille Awareness Ribbons for Blindness / Visually Challenged / Visually Handicapped
Cause Classification: Medical
BLOOD CANCER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Red Awareness Ribbons for Blood Cancer
Cause Classification: Medical
BLOOD CLOTTING DISORDERS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Red Awareness Ribbons for Blood Clotting Disorders
Cause Classification: Medical
BLOOM SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Bloom Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Bloom Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Bloom Syndrome is also known as:
• Bloom’s Syndrome
• Bloom-Torre-Machacek Syndrome
What is Bloom Syndrome?
Bloom Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by short stature, increased skin sensitivity to ultraviolet rays from the sun, multiple small dilated blood vessels over the nose and cheeks resembling a butterfly in shape, mild immune deficiency with increased susceptibility to infections, and most importantly, a markedly increased susceptibility to many types of cancer, especially leukemia, lymphoma and gastrointestinal tract tumors. Bloom Syndrome is a prototype of a group of genetic conditions known as chromosome breakage syndromes. The genetic abnormality in Bloom Syndrome causes problems with DNA repair, resulting in a high number of chromosome breaks and rearrangements. The abnormal DNA repair is responsible for the increased risk for cancer. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Blood Diseases
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Eye Diseases
• Immune System Diseases
• Rare Cancers
• Skin Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BLUE DIAPER SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Blue Diaper Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Blue Diaper Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Blue Diaper Syndrome is also known as:
• Drummond's Syndrome
• Hypercalcemia, Familial, with Nephrocalcinosis and Indicanuria
What is Blue Diaper Syndrome?
Blue Diaper Syndrome is a rare, genetic metabolic disorder characterized by the incomplete intestinal breakdown of tryptophan, a dietary nutrient. Symptoms typically include digestive disturbances, fever, irritability and visual difficulties. Some children with blue diaper syndrome may also develop kidney disease. Infants with this disorder may have bluish urine-stained diapers. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Kidney and Urinary Diseases
• Metabolic Disorders
Cause Classification: Medical
BLUE RUBBER BLEB NEVUS SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome (BRBNS) is also known as:
• Bean Syndrome
What is Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome (BRBNS)?
Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome (BRBNS) is a rare blood vessel disorder that affects the skin and internal organs of the body. Multiple distinctive skin lesions are usually characteristic of this disorder and are often present at birth or present during early childhood. Lesions in the gastrointestinal tract frequently become apparent during childhood or early adulthood. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Blood Diseases
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Heart Diseases
• Rare Cancers
• Skin Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Teal and Yellow Awareness Ribbons for Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Cause Classification: Medical
BODY SHAMING AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Purple Awareness Ribbons for Body Shaming
Cause Classification: Medical
BOHRING OPITZ SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Yellow and Blue Awareness Ribbons for Bohring Opitz Syndrome
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BONE CANCER / EWING SARCOMA / MALIGNANT FIBROUS HISTIOCYTOMA / OSTEOSARCOMA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Bone Cancer (includes Ewing Sarcoma, Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma - MFH) is also known as:
• Primary Malignant Neoplasm of Bone
• Rare Bone Tumor
Subdivisions of Bone Cancer (includes Ewing Sarcoma, Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma - MFH)
• Chondrosarcoma
• Chordoma
• Ewing Sarcoma
• Maffucci Syndrome
What is Bone Cancer (includes Ewing Sarcoma, Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma -MFH)?
Bone Cancer is rare and includes several types. Some bone cancers, including Osteosarcoma and Ewing Sarcoma, are seen most often in children and young adults. Malignant Fibrous Histeoctoma (MFH) is a rare tumor of the bone. It is treated like osteosarcoma. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Endocrine Diseases
• Eye Diseases
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
BONE DISEASES AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
White Awareness Ribbons for Bone Diseases
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BONE MARROW DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Green Awareness Ribbons for Bone Marrow Disease
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BONE MARROW DONATION / BONE MARROW DONOR AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Green Awareness Ribbons for Bone Marrow Donation / Bone Marrow Donor
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BONE MARROW FAILURE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Red and White Pinstripes Awareness Ribbons for Bone Marrow Failure
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER / BPD AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Silver Awareness Ribbons for Borderline Personality Disorder / BPD
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BORJESON FORSSMAN LEHMAN SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Borjeson Forssman Lehman Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Borjeson Forssman Lehman Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Börjeson-Forssman-Lehman Syndrome is also known as:
• BFLS
• BORJ
• Borjeson Syndrome
What is Börjeson-Forssman-Lehman Syndrome?
Börjeson-Forssman-Lehmann Syndrome (BFLS) is an extremely rare disorder characterized by intellectual disability, obesity, seizures, failure of the testes in males or the ovaries in females to produce hormones, and distinctive facial features. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Endocrine Diseases
• Eye Diseases
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BOSMA ARHINIA MICROPTHALMIA SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Bosma Arhinia Micropthalmia Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Bosma Arhinia Micropthalmia Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Bosma Arhinia Microphthalmia (BAM) Syndrome is also known as:
• Arhinia, Choanal Atresia, Microphthalmia, and Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
• BAM Syndrome
• Bosma Syndrome
• Gifford-Bosma Syndrome
• Ruprecht Majewski Syndrome
What is Bosma Arhinia Microphthalmia (BAM) Syndrome?
Bosma Arhinia Microphthalmia (BAM) syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder that has been reported in fewer than 100 individuals worldwide in the past century. It is defined by three major features: 1) complete absence of the nose, 2) eye defects, and 3) absent sexual maturation. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BOTULISM AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Botulism
Botulism is also known as:
• Adult Intestinal Colonization (Intestinal Toxemia) Botulism
• Foodborne Botulism
• Iatrogenic Botulism
• Infant Botulism
• Wound Botulism
What is Botulism?
Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a toxin usually produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. There are four generally recognized naturally-occurring types; foodborne, wound, infant, and, rarely, adult intestinal colonization. Iatrogenic and inhalational botulism may also occur. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Bacterial Infections
Cause Classification: Medical
BOWEN DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Bowen Disease
Bowen Disease is also known as:
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Situ
What is Bowen Disease?
Bowen Disease is a rare skin disorder. Affected individuals develop a slow-growing, reddish scaly patch or plaque on the skin. Sun exposed areas of the skin are most often affected. Bowen disease only affects the outermost layer of the skin. Lesions are usually not painful or may not be associated with any symptoms. Bowen Disease is considered a pre-cancerous condition, although the risk of developing skin cancer is less than ten percent. The disorder usually affects older adults. The exact cause of Bowen Disease is unknown, although there are identified risk factors such as chronic sun exposure. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Skin Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BOWEN HUTTERITE SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Bowen Hutterite Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Bowen Hutterite Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Bowen Hutterite Syndrome is also known as:
• Bowen-Conradi Hutterite Syndrome
• Bowen-Conradi Syndrome
• Hutterite Syndrome, Bowen-Conradi Type
What is Bowen Hutterite Syndrome?
Bowen Hutterite Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that is apparent at birth. The disorder is characterized by growth delays before birth, failure to grow and gain weight at the expected rate during infancy, malformations of the head and facial area, and other physical abnormalities. These may include restricted joint movements, abnormal deviation or permanent flexion of the fifth fingers, foot deformities, and/or undescended testes in affected males. Some affected infants may also have kidney, brain, and/or other malformations. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BOWENOID PAPULOSIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Bowenoid Papulosis
Bowenoid Papulosis is also known as:
• BP
What is Bowenoid Papulosis?
Bowenoid Papulosis is a rare, sexually transmitted disorder thought to be caused by human papillomavirus type 16. This disorder is characterized by lesions that are found on the genitals of males and females. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Viral infections
Cause Classification: Medical
BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURIES AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Silver and Blue Awareness Ribbons for Brachial Plexus Injuries
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BRAIN ANEURYSM AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Burgundy Awareness Ribbons for Brain Aneurysm
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Gray Awareness Ribbons for Brain Cancer
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BRAIN DISABILITIES AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Silver Ribbon for Brain Disabilities
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BRAIN DISEASES / BRAIN DISORDERS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Silver Awareness Ribbons for Brain Diseases / Brain Disorders
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BRAIN FOG AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Green Awareness Ribbons for Brain Injury
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BRAIN STEM GLIOMA, CHILDHOOD AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Gray Awareness Ribbons for Brain Stem Glioma, Childhood
Alternate Color: Gold Awareness Ribbons for Brain Stem Glioma, Childhood
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BRAIN TUMORS, ADULT AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Gray Awareness Ribbons for Brain Tumors, Adult
What are Brain Tumors, Adult?
Primary Brain Tumors include any tumor that starts in the brain. Primary brain tumors can start from brain cells, the membranes around the brain (meninges), nerves, or glands. Tumors can directly destroy brain cells. They can also damage cells by producing inflammation, placing pressure on other parts of the brain, and increasing pressure within the skull. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
BRAIN TUMORS, CHILDHOOD AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Gray Awareness Ribbons for Brain Tumors, Childhood
Alternate Color: Gold Awareness Ribbons for Brain Tumors, Childhood
What are Brain Tumors, Childhood?
A brain tumor occurs when there is a genetic alteration in the normal cells in the brain. The alteration causes the cells to undergo a series of changes that result in a growing mass of abnormal cells. Primary brain tumors involve a growth that starts in the brain, rather than spreading to the brain from another part of the body. Brain tumors may be low grade or high grade. The cause of primary brain tumors is unknown, although some tumors have germ line mutations and tend to be hereditary. The majority result from somatic mutations and are not hereditary. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
Central nervous system tumors are the most common solid tumor in children. There are approximately 4,500 new brain tumors each year, and they are the most common cause of cancer deaths. The majority of pediatric tumors are in the posterior fossa (60 percent). The most common tumors, in decreasing frequency, are: Medulloblastoma, juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma (JPA), ependymoma, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), and atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT). The other 40 percent of pediatric brain tumors are in the cerebral hemispheres of the brain. These include astrocytomas, gangliogliomas, craniopharyngiomas, supratentorial primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNET), germ cell tumors, dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors (DNET), oligodendrogliomas, and meningiomas. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
Gliomas
The most common type of brain tumor at all ages is a glioma. Gliomas consist of glial cells, which form the supportive tissue of the brain. The two major types of glial tumors are astrocytomas and ependymomas. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
Astrocytoma
Astrocytomas are the most common type of childhood glioma and favor the nervous system. They typically occur in the cerebellum, a part of the brain that coordinates voluntary muscle movements and maintains posture, balance and equilibrium. The majority are curable by surgery. Astrocytomas may arise in the optic nerve, especially in children with neurofibromatosis. Children may also suffer from gliomas in the brainstem, at the base of the brain. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
Malignant Gliomas
These tumors, including the anaplastic astrocytomas and glioblastomas, can develop anywhere in the brain and are much more aggressive than astrocytomas. They are never cured by surgery alone and require combination therapy with radiation and chemotherapy. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
Ependymoma
This type of glial tumor usually arises from the cells lining the ventricles — the cerebrospinal fluid-filled cavities in the brain. Often slow growing, glial tumors may reoccur after treatment. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
Mixed N-Glial Tumors
Tumors containing a mix of glial cells (most commonly astrocytes) and neurons (ganglion cells) occur more often in children than in adults. They may develop anywhere in the nervous system but most typically appear in the cerebrum, an area of the brain involved in motor function and personality. Surgery to remove mixed neuronal-glial tumors often is effective. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
Ganglioglioma
This is the most common of the mixed neuronal-glial tumors and generally appears in childhood or the early teen years. The majority are benign and can usually be treated successfully by surgery. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
Subependymal Giant Cell Tumor
These tumors are common in children who have a genetic condition called tuberous sclerosis. These tumors are rarely malignant. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma
These tumors are most commonly seen in teens or young adults; most are benign. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
Embryonal Tumors
Up to 25 percent of nervous system tumors that occur in infants and children are tumors made up of poorly-differentiated neuroepithelia cells. When the nervous system develops, neuroepithelia cells are those that differentiate into glial (supportive tissue) and nerve cells. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
The two main types of embryonal tumors are:
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
This most common embryonal tumor can arise anywhere in the nervous system but typically appears in the cerebellum. When this happens, it is called medulloblastoma. New advances in therapy have made treatment more effective for these tumors. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
• Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor
Ninety percent of patients with these tumors are age 2 or younger. Approximately 90 percent of these tumors have a chromosomal abnormality involving chromosome 22. The tumors may arise anywhere in the nervous system but typically appear in the cerebellum. They may also appear in the kidneys of infants. At the time of diagnosis, about one-third of these tumors have spread throughout the nervous system. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
Choroid Plexus Papilloma/Carcinoma
These tumors may also be found in ventricles. They may be benign or malignant, and may spread throughout the nervous system. Choroid plexus papillomas/carcinomas are filled with blood vessels (vascular), making them difficult to remove because of their tendency to bleed. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
Tumors Arising from Non-Neuroepithelial Tissue
The intracranial (inside the skull) and intraspinal (within the spine) cavities contain tissues and structures that may give rise to tumors, a number of which are more common in children than adults. These tumors include:
• Craniopharyngioma
These benign tumors are thought to originate from residual tissue left behind following the development of the head. Because they occur at the front base of the brain near the pituitary gland and optic nerves, they may cause serious neurological and endocrine problems. Surgery may not be able to completely remove them. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
• Pineal Region Tumors
These tumors can arise near the pineal gland at the base of the skull. The most common type, germinoma, is treated with radiation. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
Meningeal Tumors
The brain and spinal cord are covered with membranes called dura mater, arachnoid and pia mater. Tumors called meningiomas may develop in these membranes, but are more common in adults than children. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Rare Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
BRANCHIO OCULO FACIAL SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Branchio Oculo Facial Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Branchio Oculo Facial Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Branchio Oculo Facial Syndrome is also known as:
• BOFS Syndrome
• Branchial Clefts with Characteristic Facies Growth Retardation Imperforate Nasolacrimal Duct and Premature Aging
• Hemangiomatous Branchial Clefts-Lip Pseudocleft Syndrome
• Lip Pseudocleft-Hemangiomatous Branchial Cyst Syndrome
What is Branchio Oculo Facial Syndrome?
Branchiooculofacial Syndrome (BOFS) is a very rare genetic disorder that is apparent at birth. Only about fifty cases of BOFS had been reported in the medical literature. BOFS is characterized by skin defects, eye abnormalities, and distinctive facial features. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases
• Mouth Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BRANCHIOOTORENAL SPECTRUM DISORDERS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Branchiootorenal Spectrum Disorders - Listed by Global Genes®
Branchiootorenal Spectrum Disorders is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Branchiootorenal Spectrum Disorders is also known as:
• Branchiootorenal (BOR) Syndrome
• Branchiootic (BOS) Syndrome
What is Branchiootorenal Spectrum Disorders?
Branchiootorenal Spectrum Disorders are inherited as autosomal dominant genetic conditions that can vary greatly from one person to another, even in members of the same family. Branchiootorenal (BOR) Syndrome is characterized by pits or ear tags in front of the outer ear, abnormal passages from the throat to the outside surface of the neck, branchial cysts, malformations of the outer, middle and inner ear, hearing loss and kidney (renal) abnormalities. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases
• Kidney and Urinary Diseases
• Mouth Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BRCA1 BREAST CANCER GENE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Pink and Teal Awareness Ribbons for BRCA1 Breast Cancer Gene
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BRCA2 BREAST CANCER GENE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Pink and Teal Awareness Ribbons for BRCA2 Breast Cancer Gene
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BREAK TIME FOR NURSING MOTHERS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Pink and Blue Awareness Ribbons for Break Time for Nursing Mothers
BREAST CANCER, ADULT AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Pink Awareness Ribbons for Breast Cancer, Adult
What is Breast Cancer, Adult?
Breast Cancer is the second most common cancer among women, with about 192,000 new cases each year. It remains the leading cause of death of women between ages 40 and 55. While known primarily as a woman's disease, men also develop breast cancer.
Breast Cancer begins with abnormal cells developing in breast tissue. Breast Cancer can be confined to the breast or may spread beyond your breast or into other parts of the body. The most common type of breast cancer begins in the ducts designed to carry milk to the nipple. But cancer also may occur in the small sacs that produce milk, called lobules, or in other breast tissue. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Cancers
• Female Reproductive Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
BREAST CANCER, CHILDHOOD AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Pink Awareness Ribbons for Breast Cancer, Childhood
Alternate Color: Gold Awareness Ribbons for Breast Cancer, Childhood
What is Breast Cancer, Childhood?
Breast Cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. Breast cancer may occur in both male and female children. Most breast tumors in children are fibroadenomas, which are benign. Rarely, these tumors become large phyllodes tumors (cancer) and begin to grow quickly.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among teenage and young adult women aged 15 to 39 years. Breast cancer in this age group is more aggressive and more difficult to treat successfully than in older women. Care for younger patients with breast cancer includes checking for familial cancer syndromes and considering possible fertility issues when choosing treatment. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Rare Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
BREAST FEEDING - THE GOLD STANDARD AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Gold Awareness Ribbons for Breast Feeding - The Gold Standard
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BREAST FEEDING IN PUBLIC / #FREETHENIPPLE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Pink and Blue Awareness Ribbons for Breast Feeding in Public - #freethenipple
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Social
BREAST IMPLANT ILLNESS / BREAST IMPLANT INJURY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Black and White Pinstripes Awareness Ribbons for Breast Implant Illness / Breast Implant Injury
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BRONCHIAL ADENOMA, ADULT AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Pearl Awareness Ribbons for Bronchial Adenoma, Adult
What is Bronchial Adenoma, Adult?
Bronchial Adenoma, Adult is a rare type of cancer that starts in the mucous glands and ducts of the bronchi or trachea, and in the salivary glands. Although the word "adenoma" means a noncancerous tumor, most bronchial adenomas are cancer and can spread to other parts of the body. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
BRONCHIAL ADENOMA, CHILDHOOD AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Pearl Awareness Ribbons for Bronchial Adenoma, Childhood
Alternate Color: Gold Awareness Ribbons for Bronchial Adenoma, Childhood
What is Bronchial Adenoma, Childhood?
Primary tumors of the lung rarely occur in children. However, 230 well-documented cases have been identified in the English-language literature. One hundred fifty-one tumors were classified as malignant lesions and 79 as benign neoplasms. Bronchial ”adenomas” constituted the largest group, with most of these lesions of the carcinoid variety. Eight percent were definitely malignant. Forty-seven cases of bronchogenic carcinoma were reported in children under 16 years of age, although there were few squamous cell tumors (12%). Fifty-six percent of the benign tumors were classified as inflammatory pseudotumor. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Rare Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
BRONCHIAL CANCER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Pearl Awareness Ribbons for Bronchial Cancer
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BRONCHIAL TUMORS, ADULT AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Pearl Awareness Ribbons for Bronchial Tumors, Adult
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BRONCHIAL TUMORS, CHILDHOOD AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Pearl Awareness Ribbons for Bronchial Tumors, Childhood
Alternate Color: Gold Awareness Ribbons for Bronchial Tumors, Childhood
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BRONCHIECTASIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Pearl Awareness Ribbons for Bronchiectasis
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BRONCHIOLITIS OBLITERANS ORGANIZING PNEUMONIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia
Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia (BOOP) is also known as:
• BOOP
• Epler's Pneumonia
What is Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia (BOOP)?
Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia (BOOP) is a rare inflammatory lung disorder which was first described in the 1980’s as a unique disease entity composed of clinical symptoms such as flu-like illness in many individuals as well as cough and shortness of breath with exertion activities. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Lung Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BRONCHOGENIC CARCINOMA, ADULT AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Pearl Awareness Ribbons for Bronchogenic Carcinoma, Adult
What is Bronchogenic Carcinoma, Adult?
Bronchogenic Carcinoma was the term used historically to describe the origin of some types of lung cancer, namely those that arise in the bronchi and bronchioles. Now, this term is used interchangeably with lung cancer of all types. While Bronchogenic Carcinoma is associated with smoking, there are a number of potential causes, including radon and air pollution, and the majority of people who develop these cancers are non-smokers (either never smokers or former smokers). Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
There are 2 main types of Bronchogenic Carcinoma:
• Small Cell Lung Cancer: Small cell lung cancer is named for the appearance of the cells under a microscope (small cells.) This type of cancer is present in approximately 15 percent of people with lung cancer.
• Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Non-small cell lung cancer accounts for most Bronchogenic Carcinomas (around 80 percent) and is further broken down into lung adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the lungs, and large cell lung cancer. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
BRONCHOGENIC CARCINOMA, CHILDHOOD AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Pearl Awareness Ribbons for Bronchogenic Carcinoma, Childhood
Alternate Color: Gold Awareness Ribbons for Bronchogenic Carcinoma, Childhood
What is Bronchogenic Carcinoma, Childhood?
Lung cancer in children is rare. One out of 300 boys and only one out of 333 girls will develop cancer by the age of 19. In lung cancer, cells form a mass called a tumor. A tumor in the lung can be benign or cancerous. A study published in the 2008 issue of the Archives of Pathology and Pulmonary Medicine has found that primary lung tumors are rare in children. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
The common types of lung tumors include:
• Carcinoid Tumor
• Pleuropulmonary Blastoma
Rarer types of lung tumors include:
• Sarcomas
• Carcinoma
• Congenital Peribronchial Myofibroblastic Tumor
• Mesothelioma
CATEGORIES
• Rare Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
BRONCHOPULMONARY DYSPLASIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - Listed by Global Genes®
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) is also known as:
• BPD
• Chronic Lung Disease, Respiratory Outcomes after Premature Birth
What is Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)?
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic respiratory disease that most often occurs in low-weight or premature infants who have received supplemental oxygen or have spent long periods of time on a breathing machine, such as infants who have acute respiratory distress syndrome. BPD can also occur in older infants who experience abnormal lung development or some infants that have had an infection before birth or placental abnormalities. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Lung Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BROWN SEQUARD SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Brown Sequard Syndrome
Brown Séquard Syndrome is also known as:
• BSS
• Hemiparaplegic Syndrome
• Hemisection of the Spinal Cord
• Partial Spinal Sensory Syndrome
• Spastic Spinal Monoplegia Syndrome
What is Brown Séquard Syndrome?
Brown-Séquard Syndrome is a rare spinal disorder that results from an injury to one side of the spinal cord in which the spinal cord is damaged but is not severed completely. It is usually caused by an injury to the spine in the region of the neck or back. In many cases, affected individuals have received some type of puncture wound in the neck or in the back that damages the spine and causes symptoms to appear. The affected person loses the sense of touch, vibrations and/or position in three dimensions below the level of the injury. The sensory loss is particularly strong on the same side as the injury to the spine. These sensations are accompanied by a loss of the sense of pain and of temperature on the side of the body opposite to the side at which the injury was sustained. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BROWN SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Brown Syndrome
Brown Syndrome is also known as:
• Superior Oblique Tendon Sheath Syndrome
• Tendon Sheath Adherence, Superior Oblique
Subdivisions of Brown Syndrome
• Acquired Brown Syndrome
• Congenital Brown Syndrome
• Primary Brown Syndrome
• Secondary Brown Syndrome
What is Brown Syndrome?
Brown Syndrome is a rare eye disorder characterized by defects in eye movements. This disorder may be present at birth or may occur as the result of another underlying disorder. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Eye Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BRUCELLOSIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Brucellosis
Brucellosis is also known as:
• Bang Disease
• Brucellemia
• Brucelliasis
• Cyprus Fever
• Febris Melitensis
• Febris Sudoralis
• Febris Undulans
• Fievre Caprine
• Gibraltar Fever
• Goat Fever
• Maltese Fever
• Mediterranean Fever, Nonfamilial
• Melitensis Septicemia
• Melitococcosis
• Neapolitan Fever
• Phthisis
Subdivisions of Brucellosis
• Acute Brucellosis
• Chronic Brucellosis
• Localized Brucellosis
• Subacute Brucellosis
• Undulant Fever
What is Brucellosis?
Brucellosis is a bacterial infection that spreads from animals to people via unpasteurized dairy products or by exposure to contaminated animal products or infected animals. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Bacterial Infections
Cause Classification: Medical
BRUGADA SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Ribbon for Rare Diseases
Brugada Syndrome is also known as:
• Right Bundle Branch Block, ST Segment Elevation, and Sudden Death Syndrome
• Sudden Unexpected Nocturnal Death Syndrome
What is Brugada Syndrome?
Brugada Syndrome is a heart condition that causes a disruption of the normal rhythm in the heart's lower chambers (ventricular arrhythmia). Signs and symptoms usually develop in adulthood but the diagnosis may be made at any age. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Heart Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BUBONIC PLAGUE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Hot Pink Awareness Ribbons for Bubonic Plague
What is Bubonic Plague?
Bubonic Plague is caused by bacteria called Yersinia Pestis. It is usually spread by fleas. Fleas pass it to the next animal or person they bite. Individuals can also catch the plague directly from infected animals, such as rats, mice, or squirrels. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Bacterial Infections
Cause Classification: Medical
BUDD CHIARI SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Budd Chiari Syndrome
Budd Chiari Syndrome is also known as:
• Budd's Syndrome
• Chiari-Budd Syndrome
• Chiari's Disease
• Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease
• Rokitansky's Disease
What is Budd Chiari Syndrome?
Budd-Chiari Syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by narrowing and obstruction of the veins of the liver. Symptoms associated with Budd Chiari syndrome include pain in the upper right part of the abdomen, an abnormally large liver, and/or accumulation of fluid in the space between the two layers of the membrane that lines the stomach. In some cases, if the major hepatic veins are involved, high blood pressure in the veins carrying blood from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract back to the heart through the liver may be present. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Digestive Diseases
• Heart Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BUERGER'S DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Buerger's Disease
What is Bueger's Disease?
Buerger's Disease is a rare disease of the arteries and veins in the arms and legs. In Buerger's disease, the blood vessels become inflamed, swell and can become blocked with blood clots. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Blood Vessel Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BULIMIA NERVOSA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Purple Awareness Ribbons for Bulimia Nervosa
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Red Awarenss Ribbons for Bullous Pemphigoid
Bullous Pemphigoid (BP) is also known as:
• BP
• Pemphigoid
What is Bullous Pemphigoid (BP)?
Bullous Pemphigoid (BP) is a rare, autoimmune, chronic skin disorder characterized by blistering, urticarial lesions and itching. Less commonly these blisters can involve the mucous membranes including the eyes, oral mucosa, esophagus and genital mucosa. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Autoimmune Diseases
• Autoinflammatory Diseases
• Skin Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BULLYING AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Awareness Ribbons for Bullying
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Social
BURKITT LYMPHOMA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Lime Green Awareness Ribbons for Burkitt Lymphoma
Subdivisions of Burkitt Lymphoma
• Endemic Burkitt Lymphoma
• Immunodeficiency-Related Burkitt Lymphoma
• Sporadic Burkitt Lymphoma
What is Burkitt Lymphoma?
Burkitt Lymphoma is a rare but highly aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Translocation of a gene called MYC is a hallmark of Burkitt Lymphoma, making this an important finding for diagnosis. In adults, Burkitt Lymphoma is often indistinguishable from diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), another aggressive B-cell lymphoma. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Blood Diseases
• Rare Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
BURN VICTIMS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Red Awareness Ribbon for Burn Victims
CATEGORIES
Cause Classification: Medical
BURSITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Awareness Ribbons for Bursitis
What is Bursitis?
Bursitis is a painful condition that affects the small, fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that cushion the bones, tendons and muscles near the joints. Bursitis occurs when bursae become inflamed. The most common locations for bursitis are in the shoulder, elbow and hip. Bursitis can also occur by the knee, heel and the base of the big toe. Bursitis often occurs near joints that perform frequent repetitive motion. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Musculoskeletal Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
BURULI ULCER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Buruli Ulcer
What is Buruli Ulcer?
Buruli ulcer, caused by Mycobacterium Ulcerans, is a chronic, debilitating, necrotizing disease of the skin and soft tissue. Buruli Ulcer is an emerging infectious disease and is the third most common mycobacterial disease of the immunocompetent host, after tuberculosis and leprosy. Although it has been reported in over 33 countries around the world, the greatest burden of disease is in the tropical regions of West and Central Africa, Australia, and Japan. It primarily affects children aged 5-15 years. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter B.
CATEGORIES
• Bacterial Infections
Cause Classification: Medical