Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis presenting as diffuse plantar keratoderma: An unusual sight
Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis (TVC) is a common cutaneous form of paucibacillary tuberculosis in an individual with moderate to high degree of immunity to Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
Sangita Ghosh +5 more
doaj +1 more source
Use of recombinant virus replicon particles for vaccination against Mycobacterium ulcerans disease [PDF]
Buruli ulcer, caused by infection with Mycobacterium ulcerans, is a necrotizing disease of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, which is most prevalent in rural regions of West African countries.
Bolz, Miriam +3 more
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Severe and disseminated atypical mycobacteriosis of the skin under immunosuppression
JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Veronika Zenderowski +6 more
wiley +1 more source
Histiocytes: Multifaceted Regulators of Health and Disease
ABSTRACT The mononuclear phagocyte system encompasses macrophages, dendritic cells (DCs), and monocytes. Tissue‐resident macrophages and dendritic cells arise during embryogenesis and are replenished either through self‐renewal or by monocytes during inflammation.
Erika J. Gruber
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ABSTRACT Introduction Esophageal perforation (EP) is a rare but life‐threatening condition, and most cases are due to iatrogenic causes. The rest occur spontaneously, due to malignancies, or trauma. The mortality rates can approach 50%, and delayed diagnosis of EP exacerbates patient outcomes.
Mason Marshall +3 more
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Leprosy and tuberculosis concomitant infection: a poorly understood, age-old relationship [PDF]
Historically, archaeological evidence, post-mortem findings and retro- spective analysis of leprosy institutions’ data demonstrates a high observed incidence of concomitant infection with leprosy and tuberculosis (TB).
Anjum, V +7 more
core
Bilateral Ulcers in Protothecosis: A Diagnostic Challenge
International Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.
Waratchaya Panjapakkul +4 more
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Large Symptomatic Splenic Pseudocyst: Case Report of a Rare Entity
ABSTRACT Large symptomatic splenic pseudocysts, though rare, should be considered in patients with persistent left upper abdominal pain as we report in our case. Imaging enables diagnosis, and laparoscopic spleen‐preserving cyst decompression and deroofing provide a safe, effective treatment, relieving symptoms while maintaining splenic function and ...
Tasnuva Habib Neha +3 more
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Traumatic Myiasis Caused by an Association of <i>Sarcophaga tibialis</i> (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) and <i>Lucilia sericata</i> (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in a Domestic Cat in Italy [PDF]
received: 2015-05-07 accepted: 2015-06-30 published: 2015-08-25© 2015, Korean Society for Parasitology and Tropical Medicine This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http ...
Chicca, M +4 more
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Skin Hyperpigmentation: An Under‐Recognized Dermatological Clue to Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Hyperpigmentation over the dorsal aspect of both hands, prominently involving the knuckles. ABSTRACT Cutaneous hyperpigmentation, an overlooked manifestation, can be an early sign of vitamin B12 deficiency. This case highlights symmetric pigmentation on the dorsum of hands and palms in a long‐term vegetarian.
Mahesh Mathur +5 more
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