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Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis Emerging During Acute Phase of Lung Abscess: A Case Report
We report a rare case of seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that became clinically apparent during the acute phase of lung infection. This case demonstrates that RA can be diagnosed during the acute course of a respiratory infection and highlights the diagnostic value of rheumatoid factor and anti‐citrullinated protein antibodies testing when new ...
Yusuke Arai +5 more
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12 years study of Acute Rheumatic Fever in Bo-Ali and Ali-Asghar hospitals from 1995 to 2006 [PDF]
Introduction: Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) are still two major public health problems in Iran. In this retrospective study, we evaluated ARF in children and adults who admited at Bo-Ali and Ali-Asghar – two major medical
حبیب زاده, شهرام +3 more
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Successful Management of Septic Splenitis in an Abyssinian Cat
A 3.5‐year‐old female neutered Abyssinian with pyrexia of unknown origin and splenomegaly was diagnosed with septic splenitis. Complete resolution of clinical signs followed splenectomy and antibiotic treatment with pradofloxacin. Septic splenitis, although uncommon, should be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients with splenomegaly and ...
Martina Vecín Sancho +10 more
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This review displays a comprehensive overview of glanders, including aetiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, control strategies and ongoing eradication programs. It has also reviewed differential diagnosis and treatment both in animals and humans as well as organism's antimicrobial properties.
Yahya Kanani +2 more
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(Received 5 February, 2009 ; Accepted 13 Jan, 2010)AbstractAcute rheumatic fever is an acute systemic disease due to autoimmune reaction against some of BHSA.
Farhang Babamahmoodi +2 more
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In this retrospective, single‐centre study conducted in patients with acute pericarditis referred to the Emergency Department, a significant proportion of patients experienced long‐term complications, especially recurrences. Drug doses were compliant with guidelines in a limited number of patients at admission and increased at discharge. Diabetes, COPD,
Lisa Caldera +7 more
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Public health reforms and the mortality decline in nineteenth‐century Italy
Abstract This study examines the impact of Italy's 1887–8 health reforms on mortality, contributing to the historical debate on the state's role in Europe's health transition. Leveraging event‐study‐style difference‐in‐differences approach, we assess the effectiveness of the Crispi–Pagliani reforms, which strengthened public health governance and ...
Francesco Maria Salvatore Fiore Melacrinis +1 more
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TWO CASES COMBINED WITH BEHCET’S DISEASE AND RHEUMATIC VALVULAR HEART DISEASE WERE DIAGNOSED
Recent studies have revealed that streptococci play an important role in the etiology of Behcet's disease. As it is known, rheumatic valvular heart disease results from carditis occuring after group A streptococcal infections.
Engin Bozkurt +2 more
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Why Is MS a More Frequent Complication of EBV Infection in Females?
ABSTRACT Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a T helper (Th) cell‐mediated disease that targets central nervous system (CNS) white matter. This disease affects three times more females than males. For many years, the etiology of MS was not well understood and the exact nature of the autoimmune reaction was speculative.
Shannon E. Dunn +2 more
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Clinical Patterns of Osteoarticular, Bone Marrow and Urogenital Paracoccidioidomycosis
ABSTRACT Background Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is an endemic systemic mycosis in Latin America, classically characterized by pulmonary, mucosal and lymphatic involvement. Extrapulmonary manifestations affecting uncommon organs remain poorly characterized and may contribute to diagnostic delay and adverse outcomes. Methods We conducted a retrospective
Wdson Luis Lima Kruschewsky +7 more
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