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Cutaneous tuberculosis of the foot clinically mimicking mycetoma:A case report [PDF]

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2023., 2023
KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE: In a resource-limited setting such as Sudan, where diagnostic and surveillance capacities are limited and several dermal diseases with similar clinical presentation are endemic, further precautious must taking into account.ABSTRACT:
Ahmed, Ayman, Eltigani, Hala Fathi, Hagelnur, Amel Ahmed, Siddig, Emmanuel Edwar   +3 more
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Antimicrobial Peptide Synergies for Fighting Infectious Diseases

Advanced Science, Volume 10, Issue 26, September 15, 2023., 2023
Combination of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) with other antimicrobial agents provides a new arsenal of drugs with synergistic action. The mechanism of action by AMPs is an advantage over antibiotics as it hinders the development of drug resistance. The synergistic effect of AMPs allows the repurposing of conventional antimicrobials, enhancing their ...
Jessica T. Mhlongo, Ayman Y. Waddad, Fernando Albericio, Beatriz G. de la Torre   +3 more
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Paediatric actinomycosis: A 16‐year, single‐institution retrospective review of cases

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, Volume 59, Issue 6, Page 833-839, June 2023., 2023
Aim Actinomycosis is a rare subacute to chronic granulomatous infection which can mimic other infectious or malignant diseases. This study examined the epidemiology and treatment outcome of actinomycosis in children. Methods A retrospective study on children admitted for actinomycosis in a tertiary paediatric hospital in Singapore, from January 2004 to
Siu‐Jun Chew, Kelly BB Low, Chia‐Yin Chong, Matthias Maiwald, Koh‐Cheng Thoon, Rina YL Ong, Chee‐Fu Yung, Jiahui Li, Karen D Nadua, Kai‐Qian Kam, Henry KK Tan, Derrick WQ Lian, Leon YR Tan, Natalie WH Tan   +13 more
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Mycobial community assemblages in sink drains across a university campus

Environmental DNA, Volume 5, Issue 1, Page 212-224, January 2023., 2023
In this study, we investigated and characterized the mycobial communities in restroom sink drains across a university campus representing a wide range of public buildings with varying degrees of activity and purposes. Remarkable similarity in mycobial community composition was observed across buildings with Ascomycota consistently dominating.
Zoe Withey, Alisha Awan, Naol Duguma, Elsie Fell, Naomi J. Martinez, Ed Neary, Tim Goodall, Hyun S. Gweon   +7 more
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Molecular epidemiology and clinical‐laboratory aspects of chromoblastomycosis in Mato Grosso, Brazil

Mycoses, Volume 65, Issue 12, Page 1146-1158, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Introduction Chromoblastomycosis is a disease caused by melanized fungi, primarily belonging to the genera Fonsecaea and Cladophialophora, mainly affecting individuals who are occupationally exposed to soil and plant products. This research aimed to determine the clinical, epidemiological and laboratory characteristics of chromoblastomycosis ...
Armando Guevara, Andréia Ferreira Nery, Márcia de Souza Carvalho Melhem, Lucas Bonfietti, Anderson Messias Rodrigues, Ferry Hagen, Jamile Ambrósio de Carvalho, Zoilo Pires de Camargo, Bruna Jacomel F. de Souza Lima, Vânia Aparecida Vicente, Rosane Christine Hahn   +10 more
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Current situation of fungal diseases in Eritrea

Mycoses, Volume 65, Issue 8, Page 806-814, August 2022., 2022
Abstract The epidemiology of fungal infections in Eritrea is unknown. Most cases are under‐reported due to a lack of diagnostics. This study estimates the burden of serious fungal infections and highlights treatment and diagnostic gaps in the country.
Sara Werkneh, Emma Orefuwa, David W. Denning   +2 more
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Blastomycosis‐like pyoderma in an immunocompetent patient

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 10, Issue 2, February 2022., 2022
BLP is a rare and uncommon inflammatory disease of the skin. The diagnosis is sometimes confusing, and the clinical aspect may suggest pyoderma gangrenosum, mycobacterial infection, or cutaneous tuberculosis. Abstract Blastomycosis‐like pyoderma is a rare skin disorder most commonly caused by bacterial infection.
Fatma Sahli, Noureddine Litaiem, Soumaya Gara, Olfa Charfi, Soumaya Rammeh, Faten Zeglaoui   +5 more
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Accounting for misclassified and unknown cause of death data in vital registration systems for estimating trends in HIV mortality

Journal of the International AIDS Society, Volume 24, Issue S5, September 2021., 2021
Abstract Introduction Misclassification of HIV deaths can substantially diminish the usefulness of cause of death data for decision‐making. In this study, we describe the methods developed by the Global Burden of Disease Study to account for the misclassified cause of death data from vital registration systems for estimating HIV mortality in 132 ...
Hmwe H. Kyu, Deepa Jahagirdar, Matthew Cunningham, Magdalene Walters, Edmond Brewer, Amanda Novotney, Eve Wool, Ilse Dippennar, Fablina Sharara, Chieh Han, Shelly Balassyano, Greg Bertolacci, Christopher J. L. Murray, Mohsen Naghavi   +13 more
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Recognising cutaneous tuberculosis. [PDF]

J Dtsch Dermatol Ges
Summary Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a leading cause of death in many countries, and also remains a significant concern in Germany, particularly due to migration. The diagnosis of rare cutaneous tuberculosis is challenging as it manifests in various clinical forms that resemble more common dermatological conditions.
Gramminger C, Biedermann T.
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Mycobacterium marinum infection simulating chromomycosis: a case report

Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo, 2020
Skins infections caused by Mycobacterium marinum occur only rarely. We report one case of chronic and extensive M. marinum cutaneous infection simulating chromoblastomycosis and review the pertinent literature.
Guilherme Holanda Bezerra, Monica Larissa Padilha Honório, Vivianne Lira da Camara Costa, Hareton Teixeira Vechi, Manoella do Monte Alves, Maria Helena Marques Fonseca de Britto, Keyla Borges Ferreira Rocha, Luciana Distásio de Carvalho   +7 more
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