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Two cases of erythema induratum of Bazin – a rare cutaneous manifestation of tuberculosis

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2015
Tuberculosis remains a global disease burden, counting more than 9 million new cases per year. Tuberculosis is caused by infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis-complex.
Sebastian von Huth, Anne Lindebo Øvrehus, Kim Hein Lindahl, Isik Somuncu Johansen   +3 more
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Emerging and Re-Emerging Zoonoses of Dogs and Cats. [PDF]

, 2014
Since the middle of the 20th century, pets are more frequently considered as "family members" within households. However, cats and dogs still can be a source of human infection by various zoonotic pathogens.
Chomel, Bruno B
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Clinical periodontal diagnosis

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Periodontal diseases include pathological conditions elicited by the presence of bacterial biofilms leading to a host response. In the diagnostic process, clinical signs such as bleeding on probing, development of periodontal pockets and gingival recessions, furcation involvement and presence of radiographic bone loss should be assessed prior ...
Giovanni E. Salvi, Andrea Roccuzzo, Jean‐Claude Imber, Alexandra Stähli, Björn Klinge, Niklaus P. Lang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Illness in Returned Travelers and Immigrants/Refugees: The 6-Year Experience of Two Australian Infectious Diseases Units. [PDF]

, 2008
BACKGROUND: Data comparing returned travelers and immigrants/refugees managed in a hospital setting is lacking. METHODS: We prospectively collected data on 1,106 patients with an illness likely acquired overseas who presented to two hospital-based ...
Brown, G V, Leder, K, Matchett, E, O'Brien, D P, Torresi, J   +4 more
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The burden of neglected tropical diseases in Ethiopia, and opportunities for integrated control and elimination [PDF]

, 2012
Background: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of chronic parasitic diseases and related conditions that are the most common diseases among the 2·7 billion people globally living on less than US$2 per day.
A Alemu, A Aseffa, A Deressa, A Haileamlak, A Yami, Abraham Aseffa, AD Bryceson, Ahmed Ali, AM Dorkenoo, Asrat Hailu, AZ Zein, B Erko, B Erko, B Liese, B Yakob, BA Boatin, C Bogh, C Hanson, C Prasittisuk, C Sikorski, Central Statistical Agency [Ethiopia], ICF International, D Fekadu, DG Addiss, DH Molyneux, DH Molyneux, DR ten Eyck, E Litt, E Negera, E Negera, E Ruiz-Tiben, E Yimer, EW Price, F Demissie, F Tekola, FMOH, FMOH, FMoH, G Davey, G Davey, G Davey, G Mengistu, G Tefera, Gail Davey, GS Smith, H Birrie, H Kloos, H Kloos, J Alvar, J Alvar, JH Kolaczinski, JH Kolaczinski, JO Gyapong, K Bogel, KA Grépin, Kadu Meribo, Kebede Deribe, L Erosie, L Jemaneh, M Fekadu, M Fekadu, M Herrero, MA Brady, MC Baker, Ministry of Health, MJ Burton, MJ Taylor, N Kebede, NB Kabatereine, P Steinmann, PJ Hotez, PJ Hotez, PJ Hotez, PJ Hotez, PJ Hotez, PM Emerson, R ter Horst, RL Pullan, RW Ashford, S Bashaye, S Brooker, S Brooker, S Cairncross, S Negash, SG Gundersen, T Wondimagegnehu, Teshome Gebre, The Carter Center, W Shiferaw, WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO, Y Berhane, Z Tadesse, ZA Zein   +103 more
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Examination of Acid-Fast Bacilli in Sputum Using Modified Light Microscope with Homemade Light Emitting Diode Additional Attachment [PDF]

, 2011
Typical clinical symptoms and chest X-ray is a marker of Tuberculosis (TB) sufferers. However, the diagnosis of TB in adults should be supported by microscopic examination.
Damian P. Hruszkewycz (1802131), Louise M. Guard (1469071), Matthew J. Chalkley (1926736), Michael K. Takase (1371342), Nilay Hazari (1469062), Peter Hofmann (624654), Timothy J. Schmeier (1845007)   +6 more
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A Case of Metastatic Cutaneous Tubercular Abscess with Concomitant Central Nervous System Tuberculoma in an Indian Adolescent Girl [PDF]

Pediatric Infectious Disease
Cutaneous tuberculosis is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, most commonly reported in high-prevalence countries like India. The diagnosis of cutaneous tuberculosis is challenging because of the paucibacillary nature of the disease, its rare ...
Reshma Joseph, Menaka P Nallasivam, Sasikumar B Raman   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Real-Time and Wireless Assessment of Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy With Co-Encapsulated Ingestion Sensor in HIV-Infected Patients: A Pilot Study. [PDF]

, 2020
Adherence with antiretroviral therapy is important for preventing disease progression and HIV transmission. The co-encapsulated pill sensor system sends a signal through a cutaneous patch and allows real-time monitoring of pill ingestion. A 16-week pilot
Corado, Katya, Daar, Eric S, Dao, John, Fletcher, Courtney V, Guerrero, Mario, Liu, Honghu, Rosen, Marc I, Shen, Jie, Siqueiros, Lisa, Wang, Yan, Xiong, Di, Young, Todd   +11 more
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Expressions of Antimicrobial Peptides LL-37, Human Beta Defensin-2 and -3 in the Lesions of Cutaneous Tuberculosis and Tuberculids

Chinese Medical Journal, 2016
Background: Antimicrobial peptides, including cathelicidin LL-37, human beta defensin (HBD)-2, and HBD-3, are important elements of the innate immune response and involved in modulation of the adaptive immunity, and they also play an important role in ...
Zheng Zhao, Zhang-Lei Mu, Xi-Wan Liu, Xiao-Jing Liu, Jun Jia, Lin Cai, Jian-Zhong Zhang   +6 more
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Empyema necessitans and a persistent air leak associated with rupture of an anaerobic lung abscess due to bacteroides [PDF]

, 2017
No abstract ...
Blyth, Kevin G., Sharma, Varun
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