Identifying Cellular Immunodeficiency Through a Persistent Herpetic Whitlow
ABSTRACT Cutaneous infections caused by HSV are common, with the oral and genital mucosa being most frequently affected (1, 2). In individuals with immunodeficiency, HSV‐2 caused skin lesions may appear severe and unusual, or occur simultaneously with other skin diseases (3).
Chiara L. Blomen+4 more
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Chickenpox Chorioretinitis with Retinal Exudates and Periphlebitis
Background: Chickenpox is rarely associated with posterior segment inflammation. We report on a case of unilateral chickenpox chorioretinitis with retinal exudates and periphlebitis.
Hirokuni Kitamei+5 more
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Сучасна клініко-епідеміологічна характеристика вітряної віспи у вагітних на Буковині [PDF]
Вітряна віспа є однією із найбільш висококонтагіозних інфекцій з переважно повітряно- краплинним механізмом передачі, а також вертикальним та контактним (під час пологів). Збудником вітряної віспи є вірус Varicella-zoster. З вітрянкою пов’язний ризик
Boyko, Ju., Vozna, Ch.
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Expert Perspective: Hematologic Malignancies and Vasculitis
Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.
Michelle L. Robinette, Hetty E. Carraway
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A Survey on Methotrexate Prescribing and Monitoring Practices in Ireland
ABSTRACT Background Methotrexate, originally an anti‐neoplastic agent, is now extensively used at lower doses in dermatology and rheumatology for chronic inflammatory conditions. While its safety is supported by routine blood monitoring, there remains variability in recommended monitoring frequency, folic acid supplementation, liver function testing ...
Ji Fung Yong+7 more
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The aim of this study was to determine the complications, financial burden and mortality caused by chickenpox using the data of Ankara, Turkey in the pre-vaccination period. The study was conducted as a retrospective sectional study.
Halil Ozdemir+6 more
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COLLAB: A Global Survey of Clinical and Laboratory Assessment in Alopecia Areata by Hair Specialists
ABSTRACT Background Alopecia areata (AA) is a common non‐scarring alopecia. Data continue to emerge on associations with autoimmune and other conditions. Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) are increasingly used to treat AA. Objectives The aim was to assess variation in laboratory testing in patients with AA among hair experts internationally and to compare
Cathal O'Connor+39 more
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Medical WordNet: A new methodology for the construction and validation of information resources for consumer health [PDF]
A consumer health information system must be able to comprehend both expert and non-expert medical vocabulary and to map between the two. We describe an ongoing project to create a new lexical database called Medical WordNet (MWN), consisting ...
Fellbaum, Christiane, Smith, Barry
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PEPtalk2: results of a pilot randomised controlled trial to compare VZIG and aciclovir as postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) against chickenpox in children with cancer. [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To determine the likely rate of patient randomisation and to facilitate sample size calculation for a full-scale phase III trial of varicella zoster immunoglobulin (VZIG) and aciclovir as postexposure prophylaxis against chickenpox in children
Baker, S+17 more
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Multiple cutaneous manifestations have been linked with COVID‐19, including cutaneous vasculitis, ranging from mild or asymptomatic to fulminant. We conducted a comprehensive study investigating the cutaneous and histopathological manifestations of vasculitis in 33 patients with COVID‐19.
Reem Diab+8 more
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