The VirS/VirR two-component system regulates the anaerobic cytotoxicity, intestinal pathogenicity, and enterotoxemic lethality of Clostridium perfringens type C isolate CN3685. [PDF]
, 2011 Clostridium perfringens vegetative cells cause both histotoxic infections (e.g., gas gangrene) and diseases originating in the intestines (e.g., hemorrhagic necrotizing enteritis or lethal enterotoxemia).
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The American journal of case reports, 2020 Patient: Female, 37-year-old Final Diagnosis: Diabetic ketoacidosis • Fournier’s gangrene Symptoms: Dysuria • pain Medication: Canagliflozin Clinical Procedure: Incision and drainage Specialty: Endocrinology and Metabolic • General and Internal Medicine ...
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Fournier’s Gangrene: Literature Review and Clinical Cases
Urologia internationalis, 2018 Background: Fornier gangrene is an extremely rare disease of the genitals. This disease is a result of the urogenital tract, anorectal area, and genital skin infections, appearing usually in immunocompromised patients with diabetes, obesity, and ...
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Clostridium sordellii–associated gas gangrene in 8 horses, 1998–2019
Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 2020 Gas gangrene occurs in several animal species and is caused by one or more clostridial species. In horses, the disease is most often caused by Clostridium perfringens type A.
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An intriguing autopsy case of gangrene intestine [PDF]
, 2006 Background Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is one of the most common causes of hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a known cause of hyperlipidemia. There is a strong correlation between coronary and mesenteric vessel atherosclerosis.
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Fournier’s gangrene: a review of reconstructive options
Central European Journal of Urology, 2019 Introduction Fournier’s gangrene is a rapidly progressive necrotizing fasciitis of the genital and perineal tissues with a high mortality rate. Early diagnosis and treatment with fluid resuscitation, surgical debridement and wide-spectrum antibiotics are
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Unilateral Obturator Hernia in an Elderly Male: A Case Report [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic ResearchObturator Hernia (OH) is a rare type of pelvic hernia in which abdominal contents protrude through the obturator canal. This condition can lead to bowel obstruction, gangrene, or ischaemia, all of which pose significant risks and can be life-threatening.
Praveen K Sharma +3 more
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The synergistic necrohemorrhagic action of Clostridium perfringens perfringolysin and alpha toxin in the bovine intestine and against bovine endothelial cells [PDF]
, 2013 Bovine necrohemorrhagic enteritis is a major cause of mortality in veal calves. Clostridium perfringens is considered as the causative agent, but there has been controversy on the toxins responsible for the disease.
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Multiple myeloma presenting as extensive limb gangrene
Journal of Applied Hematology, 2014 Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis is one of the rare manifestations of plasma cell dyscrasias. A 54-year-old diabetic housewife presented with pain and blackish discoloration of her right foot and medial four fingers of the right hand.
Mansoor C Abdulla +3 more
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Ornament induced complications in snake bites: Revisiting the “Do it RIGHT” approach
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2016 Limb adorning ornaments (LAO) can exacerbate the local effects of envenoming in case of venomous snake bite. Cultural presuppositions do inhibit victims from removing symbolically/ritually important jewelry even under circumstances that might increase ...
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