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Atraumatic splenic rupture with acute Varicella-Zoster infection (chickenpox)

open access: yesЖурнал инфектологии
Chickenpox, despite of introduction of vaccination, remains a common disease, mainly among children. In most cases, chickenpox is a self-limiting disease without the development of life-threatening conditions.
M. A. Sayfullin   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of chickenpox in primary school children in Baquba city

open access: yesDiyala Journal of Medicine, 2021
Background: Chickenpox is a viral disease caused by a virus called Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV). It is more prevalent among children less than 10 years.
Sarmad Yahya Abbood   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Diagnosis and management guidelines for infantile epileptic spasms syndrome around the world: A scoping review and comparative study of international approaches

open access: yesEpilepsia, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS) is an epileptic encephalopathy requiring rapid diagnosis and treatment to optimize neurodevelopmental outcomes. Although multiple national and regional guidelines exist, recommendations vary.
Gozde Erdemir   +21 more
wiley   +1 more source

Burden and Correlates of Multiple Chronic Infections and Their Associations With Cancer Incidence in Chinese Adults: A Large Case‐Cohort Study

open access: yesInternational Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
While several oncogenic pathogens cause site‐specific cancers, uncertainties remain about many other chronic infections and combined pathogen effects, especially in non‐Western populations. Using a large case–cohort study nested within the China Kadoorie Biobank, the authors found that co‐infection was common, with a mean of 10 pathogens per individual.
Ling Yang   +212 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vaccination campaign at a temporary camp for victims of the earthquake in Lorca (Spain)

open access: yesHuman Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2017
Outbreaks in temporary camps are an important risk for the health of the displaced population. The town of Lorca (Murcia, Spain) suffered 2 earthquakes on May 2011 that required the re-housing of 1,424 victims in a temporary camp.
Jaime Jesús Pérez-Martín   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Can a healthcare worker be a source of an infection of a patient – a risk of transmitting the chickenpox and shingles virus VZV by the staff of hospital wards – preliminary research findings.

open access: yesJournal of Medical Science, 2017
Introduction. Chickenpox is a highly infectious disease, caused by the Varicella-zoster virus. An infection during pregnancy poses particular risk, as it may have serious consequences for both the pregnant woman and the fetus. The only effective and safe
Joanna Stryczyńska-Kazubska   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sialadenitis as chickenpox complication in a 6-year-old girl

open access: yesIDCases, 2021
Chickenpox is considered as a mild disease, but sometimes it is associated with complications. Among them sialadenitis is mentioned sporadically. We describe a case of the 6-year-old girl suffering from complicated chickenpox.
A. Betkiewicz   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Epidemiology of varicella zoster virus infection in Canada and the United Kingdom. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2001
Many countries are currently studying the possibility of mass vaccination against varicella. The objective of this study was to provide a comprehensive picture of the pre-vaccine epidemiology of the varicella zoster virus (VZV) to aid in the design of ...
Edmunds, WJ   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Trends in hospitalizations for vaccine‐preventable diseases in the United States from 2014 to 2024

open access: yesJournal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objectives Vaccination rates have declined in recent years, resulting in outbreaks of vaccine‐preventable diseases (VPDs) among children. We aimed to evaluate VPD hospitalization rates from 2014 to 2024 and to report associated trends in outcomes including intensive care utilization, mortality, readmissions, and costs.
Nathan M. Money   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ultrasound‐Guided Liposomal vs. Conventional Bupivacaine Erector Spinae Plane Block Plus Gabapentin for Postherpetic Neuralgia

open access: yesThe Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study aimed to compare efficacy and safety of ultrasound‐guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) using liposomal (LB) versus conventional bupivacaine (CB), each plus standardized gabapentin, in patients with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). A total of 116 PHN patients were randomized to ESPB‐LB or ESPB‐CB; both groups received standardized ...
Xia‐Jing Xu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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