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Rickettsial Infection Caused by Accidental Conjunctival Inoculation [PDF]

, 2015
The most common transmission route of tick-borne Rickettsia is through tick bite; nevertheless, other transmission routes should also be considered. We report a case of rickettsial infection in a 15-year-old boy caused by accidental contamination of the ...
Brissos, J, de Sousa, R, Gouveia, C, Santos, AS   +3 more
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Comparative Study of Tympanic Membrane Regeneration Therapy for Chronic Otitis Media

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This study compared tympanic membrane regeneration therapy (TMRT) with conventional tympanoplasty (CTP) for the treatment of chronic suppurative perforated otitis media (COM). TMRT has many advantages over CTP as a surgical treatment for COM. In particular, significant differences were observed in operative time, hearing improvement, and patient ...
Shin‐ichi Kanemaru, Rie Kanai, Tomoya Yamaguchi, Shin‐ichiro Kita, Ryohei Yuki, Masayuki Kitano, Razumu Shirai, Hiroyuki Harada, Toshiki Maetani   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Rare Case of Scrub Typhus Presenting as Pre Septal Cellulitis [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Scrub typhus, a vector-borne disease caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi, is known for its diverse clinical manifestations. However, atypical presentations, such as preseptal cellulitis, are rarely documented and pose diagnostic challenges.
Aishwarya M Angadi, Nagyang Dani, (Col) OK Radhakrishnan, 2nd Year Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India.   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Subeschar culture using a punch instrument in unstageable wounds

Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2020
Background A patient’s overall condition sometimes does not allow for the complete removal of a dead eschar or injured slough in cases involving a pressure-injury skin lesion.
Han Byul Jung, Yong Jig Lee
doaj   +1 more source

Preclinical Toxicity Screening of Sodium Dodecanoyloxybenzenesulfonate (LOBS) as a New Alternative Biocide Using In Vitro and In Vivo Models

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Sodium hypochlorite is a well‐established biocide extensively used in both living and industrial environments; however, exposure to it or improper handling can harm the human body and the environment. Thus, safer alternatives to sodium hypochlorite are required.
Seung Eui Min, Seunghee Oh, Min Seong Jang, Kang‐Hyun Han   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Candidatus Coxiella massiliensis Infection

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2016
Bacteria genetically related to Coxiella burnetii have been found in ticks. Using molecular techniques, we detected Coxiella-like bacteria, here named Candidatus Coxiella massiliensis, in skin biopsy samples and ticks removed from patients with an eschar.
Emmanouil Angelakis, Oleg Mediannikov, Sarah-Lyne Jos, Jean-Michel Berenger, Philippe Parola, Didier Raoult   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Adverse clinical sequelae after skin branding: a case series [PDF]

, 2009
Introduction Branding refers to a process whereby third degree burns are inflicted on the skin with a hot iron rod or metallic object. Branding employs the phenomenon of "counter irritation," and is widely used by faith healers in developing countries ...
Shahzad Raza, Khalid Mahmood, Abdul Hakeem, Sylvie Polsky, Anna Haemel, Soniya Rai, Mahadi Ali Baig, R Karamanoukian, S Kumar, M Kaatz, JI Wand-Tetley, RH LaMotte, SS Tweeten, D Pugatch, M Hayes, L Kann, A Martin, TL Brooks   +17 more
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International Practice Variation in Post‐Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage: A Survey Study of Pediatric Otolaryngologists

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background A significant complication of pediatric tonsillectomy is post‐tonsillectomy bleeding (PTB). Management within and outside of the operating room (OR) is not standardized. We consolidated international similarities and differences in PTB management.
Gina M. Spencer, Claire A. Wilson, Jacob Davidson, Julie E. Strychowsky, Claire M. Lawlor, Hannah Burns, Eishaan K. Bhargava, James Fowler, M. Elise Graham   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Scrub Typhus Presenting as Acute Mastoiditis. [PDF]

, 2014
Scrub typhus, a zoonosis, is known to present with varied clinical presentation. We present a case of acute mastoiditis who did not respond to conventional antibiotic therapy.
Kumar, S, Lal, B, Minhas, RS, Sharma, DR
core   +1 more source

A Rare Case of Cutaneous Extramedullary Hematopoiesis in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Cutaneous extramedullary hematopoiesis (CEH) is a rare manifestation of extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH), a process typically associated with fetal development or myeloproliferative neoplasms. EMH most commonly involves the spleen, liver, and lymph nodes, with CEH being exceedingly rare in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
Bennett Christie‐Nguyen, Hanadi El Achi, Levani Iashvili, Amer Wahed, Brenda Mai, Jacob Armstrong   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source