Every virus is a parasite that cannot exist on its own and is fully dependent on its carrier. The parasite must have its host, and thus is a living cell. Based on the obtained results, it can be assumed that the following could be the most suitable carriers of the virus: b [....]
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Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is defined as acute onset of fever and a change in mental status (including symptoms such as confusion, disorientation, coma or inability to talk) and/or new onset of seizures (excluding simple febrile seizures) in a person of any age at any time [....]
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West Nile virus (WNV) infections have increased over recent years to the extent that WNV has become one of the most widespread arboviruses in the world, with potential consequences for both human and animal health. While much is known about WNV and the vectors that transmit it fr [....]
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The important factor in the development of resistance to antibiotics is their overuse, especially for viral respiratory infections. Poland has been for many years a country with a problem of antibiotic overuse on compared to other European countries. The aim of the study was to f [....]
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Background
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection causing large outbreaks all over the world. Despite the availability of safe and cost effective vaccine, measles remained endemic with persistent periodic outbreaks in the Horn of Africa. The aim of this study is to chara [....]
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Rapid and accurate visceral leishmaniasis (VL) diagnosis is needed to initiate prompt treatment to reduce morbidity and mortality. Here, we evaluated the performance of loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for the diagnosis of VL from blood in an endemic area in Et [....]
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Introduction:
Sepsis associated encephalopathy (SAE) is diffuse brain dysfunction that occurs secondary to an infection but not directly in the CNS1-2. We present a case of SAE caused by MRSA osteomyelitis and septic shock.
Case Summary:
15 year old female who is a volley ba [....]
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Background: Evidence has showed that migration influences human health. China has a high migration rate and a significant number of HIV positive people, but little is known about how these intersect in sexual risk behaviors. Therefore, we aim to explore sexual risk behavior betwe [....]
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INTRODUCTION:
Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome ( APLA syndrome ) is an autoimmune disease, with hypercoagulable state leading to dangerous clotting in arteries and veins.Those with APS make abnormal proteins called antiphospholipid autoantibodies in the blood. This causes bloo [....]
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Introduction:
Disseminated tuberculosis is a severe form of the disease involving two or more non-contiguous body sites or blood or bone marrow concurrently. Recurrent tuberculosis is occurrence of tuberculosis in a previously treated individual.The diagnosis and management ofte [....]
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BACKGROUND:
Laryngeal tuberculosis is rare granulomatous disease of the larynx usually considered to be the result of pulmonary tuberculosis.Involvement of the larynx is seen in <1% of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. However, the larynx may be involved without any [....]
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BACKGROUND:
Lung cancer and tuberculosis are frequently confused and misdiagnosed. Lung cancer and
tuberculosis share similar clinical presentation and radiological features. Hence, with
pathological and microbiological tests, the diagnosis must be verified. Here, presenting a [....]
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Corona virus disease is a severe acute respiratory infection caused by SARS- CoV -2 and has rapidly become a global pandemic. Patients with autoimmune disorders have been more prone to have severe complications after infected with COVID – 19. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimm [....]
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Laryngeal tuberculosis is rare and its diagnosis requires a high degree of clinical suspicion. Involvement of the larynx is seen in <1% of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. Patients usually present with hoarseness of voice or dysphagia and other nonspecific constitutional [....]
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BACKGROUND:
Among extra-pulmonary TB, osteoarticular involvement is seen in 10% patients. Commonly TB affects spine and hip joint, it also affects knee joint, foot bones, hand bones and elbow joint, rarely shoulder joint which accounts for 1-2%. Among shoulder joint TB, Isolated [....]
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BACKGROUND: Hodgkins lymphoma is a group of cancers that arises from lymphatic system. Most common presentation is asymptomatic lymphnode enlargement typically in the neck. Pulmonary involvement is not uncommon . In this case report we describe a case of Pulmonary Hod [....]
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The discussion will centre around the classification of lymphomas and in detail regarding the Primary Mediastinal B-cell Lymphoma. Primary large B cell lymphoma of the mediastinum (PMBL) is an aggressive tumor arising in the mediastinum from the thymic (medullary) B cell. It is a [....]
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Tuberculous mastoiditis is a rare form of presentation of tuberculosis. Here we are presenting a case of left ear CSOM with post mastoidectomy status. Biopsy results came as granulomatous lesion with AFB Stain positive.
INTRODUCTION:
Tuberculous mastoiditis was first describe [....]
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Title : The main reservoir of viruses hidden in carriers is in the intestinal tract, where vaccines do not work.
Vladimir Zajac, researcher, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
Every virus is a parasite that cannot exist on its own and is fully dependent on its carrier. The parasite must have its host, and thus is a living cell. Based on the obtained results, it can be assumed that the following could be the most suitable carriers of the virus: b [....] » Read More
Title : Clinico-epidemiological presentation of acute encephalitis syndrome in patients visiting a tertiary hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal: A descriptive cross-sectional study
Bidhi Dhital, Charak Memorial Hospital, Nepal
Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is defined as acute onset of fever and a change in mental status (including symptoms such as confusion, disorientation, coma or inability to talk) and/or new onset of seizures (excluding simple febrile seizures) in a person of any age at any time [....] » Read More
Title : First detection of WNV RNA presence in field-collected mosquitoes in Cyprus
Chryso Theodorou Pallari, University of Nicosia, Cyprus
West Nile virus (WNV) infections have increased over recent years to the extent that WNV has become one of the most widespread arboviruses in the world, with potential consequences for both human and animal health. While much is known about WNV and the vectors that transmit it fr [....] » Read More
Title : Antibiotic prescription practices among children with influenza or RSV infection
Aneta Nitsch Osuch, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland
The important factor in the development of resistance to antibiotics is their overuse, especially for viral respiratory infections. Poland has been for many years a country with a problem of antibiotic overuse on compared to other European countries. The aim of the study was to f [....] » Read More
Title : Epidemiology of laboratory confirmed measles virus cases under the age of less than 5 in Ethiopia, 2017-2021
Esete Assefa Yigezu, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Ethiopia
Background Measles is a highly contagious viral infection causing large outbreaks all over the world. Despite the availability of safe and cost effective vaccine, measles remained endemic with persistent periodic outbreaks in the Horn of Africa. The aim of this study is to chara [....] » Read More
Title : Utility of the loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for the diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis from blood samples in Ethiopia
Dawit Gebreegziabiher Hagos, Mekelle University, Ethiopia
Rapid and accurate visceral leishmaniasis (VL) diagnosis is needed to initiate prompt treatment to reduce morbidity and mortality. Here, we evaluated the performance of loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for the diagnosis of VL from blood in an endemic area in Et [....] » Read More
Title : Encephalopathy: An unusual presentation of MRSA osteomyelitis and sepsis
Kaydeen Morris Whyte, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, United States
Introduction: Sepsis associated encephalopathy (SAE) is diffuse brain dysfunction that occurs secondary to an infection but not directly in the CNS1-2. We present a case of SAE caused by MRSA osteomyelitis and septic shock. Case Summary: 15 year old female who is a volley ba [....] » Read More
Title : Migration experiences and reported commercial and non-commercial sexual behaviors among newly diagnosed HIV infections in china: A cross-sectional study
Junfang Xu, Zhejiang University, China
Background: Evidence has showed that migration influences human health. China has a high migration rate and a significant number of HIV positive people, but little is known about how these intersect in sexual risk behaviors. Therefore, we aim to explore sexual risk behavior betwe [....] » Read More
Title : Primary APLA syndrome presenting as severe CTEPH - A CASE REPORT
Rithu Baskaran, Madras Medical College, India
INTRODUCTION: Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome ( APLA syndrome ) is an autoimmune disease, with hypercoagulable state leading to dangerous clotting in arteries and veins.Those with APS make abnormal proteins called antiphospholipid autoantibodies in the blood. This causes bloo [....] » Read More
Title : A case of disseminated tuberculosis along with recurrent tuberculosis at multiple sites.
Prajwal Krishna k, Madras medical college, India
Introduction: Disseminated tuberculosis is a severe form of the disease involving two or more non-contiguous body sites or blood or bone marrow concurrently. Recurrent tuberculosis is occurrence of tuberculosis in a previously treated individual.The diagnosis and management ofte [....] » Read More
Title : Laryngeal tuberculosis mimicking malignancy with hepatitis C virus co infection: Case report
Navaneethakrishnan J, Madras Medical College, India
BACKGROUND: Laryngeal tuberculosis is rare granulomatous disease of the larynx usually considered to be the result of pulmonary tuberculosis.Involvement of the larynx is seen in <1% of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. However, the larynx may be involved without any [....] » Read More
Title : A case of tuberculosis masquerading as lung malignancy - A diagnostic chameleon
Adhithyan A, Madras Medical College, India
BACKGROUND: Lung cancer and tuberculosis are frequently confused and misdiagnosed. Lung cancer and tuberculosis share similar clinical presentation and radiological features. Hence, with pathological and microbiological tests, the diagnosis must be verified. Here, presenting a [....] » Read More
Title : A case of Acute Respiratory failure in Myasthenia gravis triggered by COVID-19 infection
Gayathri gopinath, Madras Medical College, India
Corona virus disease is a severe acute respiratory infection caused by SARS- CoV -2 and has rapidly become a global pandemic. Patients with autoimmune disorders have been more prone to have severe complications after infected with COVID – 19. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimm [....] » Read More
Title : Vocal cord tuberculosis: Case report
Manimozhi K, Madras medical college, India
Laryngeal tuberculosis is rare and its diagnosis requires a high degree of clinical suspicion. Involvement of the larynx is seen in <1% of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. Patients usually present with hoarseness of voice or dysphagia and other nonspecific constitutional [....] » Read More
Title : An intriguingly rare case of TB osteomyelitis of humerus presenting as pathological fracture!!
Sagana R, Madras Medical College, India
BACKGROUND: Among extra-pulmonary TB, osteoarticular involvement is seen in 10% patients. Commonly TB affects spine and hip joint, it also affects knee joint, foot bones, hand bones and elbow joint, rarely shoulder joint which accounts for 1-2%. Among shoulder joint TB, Isolated [....] » Read More
Title : Hodgkins lymphoma presenting as pneumonic consolidation
Shanmuga Sundaram J, Madras Medical College, India
BACKGROUND: Hodgkins lymphoma is a group of cancers that arises from lymphatic system. Most common presentation is asymptomatic lymphnode enlargement typically in the neck. Pulmonary involvement is not uncommon . In this case report we describe a case of Pulmonary Hod [....] » Read More
Title : A case of clinico-radiologic dissociation - PMBCL
Abhinaya B, Madras Medical College, India
The discussion will centre around the classification of lymphomas and in detail regarding the Primary Mediastinal B-cell Lymphoma. Primary large B cell lymphoma of the mediastinum (PMBL) is an aggressive tumor arising in the mediastinum from the thymic (medullary) B cell. It is a [....] » Read More
Title : A case of tuberculous mastoiditis presented as CSOM with subperiosteal abscess- A rare occurence
Saranya, Madras Medical College, India
Tuberculous mastoiditis is a rare form of presentation of tuberculosis. Here we are presenting a case of left ear CSOM with post mastoidectomy status. Biopsy results came as granulomatous lesion with AFB Stain positive. INTRODUCTION: Tuberculous mastoiditis was first describe [....] » Read More