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Familial Mediterranean fever presenting as fever of unknown origin in Korea [PDF]

open access: yesKorean Journal of Pediatrics, 2016
Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is the most common Mendelian autoinflammatory disease, characterized by uncontrolled activation of the innate immune system that manifests as recurrent brief fever and polyserositis (e.g., peritonitis, pleuritic, and ...
Jun Hee Lee   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Real-time PCR for early diagnosis of Rickettsia conorii and prompt management in patients with septic shock and multiple organ failure: two case reports [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
We herein describe two severe cases of Mediterranean spotted fever caused by Rickettsia conorii. The ar- ticle presents polymerase chain reaction-restriction analysis as an early diagnostic tool for rickettsiosis caused by spotted fever group Rickettsiae.
BONURA, Celestino   +7 more
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Deciphering the full spectrum of Castleman diseases based on a cohort of 700 patients in a western country

open access: yesBritish Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.
The spectrum of Castleman diseases has expanded over the past three decades. The phenotype of the diseases varies not only among the three major types but also according to the patient ancestry. Summary Under the Castleman disease (CD) eponym, three distinct diseases sharing common pathological features have been described over time.
Eric Oksenhendler   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vertebral artery dissection associated with familial Mediterranean fever and Behçet's disease

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, 2019
Vertebral artery dissection and recurrent meningitis are rare complications in Behçet's disease. Behçet's disease may be associated with familial Mediterranean fever.
Hidehiro Ishikawa   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Case of severe hypertension and nephrotic range proteinuria [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
No abstract ...
Bursztyn, Michael   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Scrutinising Frontex: The European Parliament and Accountability through Discharge

open access: yesJCMS: Journal of Common Market Studies, EarlyView.
Abstract This article examines how the European Parliament (EP) has leveraged the budgetary discharge procedure to enhance the political accountability of the EU's Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex. Whilst the procedure is formally limited to budget implementation, the EP has used it as an accountability tool that goes far beyond financial ...
Magnus G. Schoeller, Peter Slominski
wiley   +1 more source

The medicinal use of leeches in Malta [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
The medical practice based on the Greek doctrine of the four humors considered that disease was due to alterations in the composition of these humors, and therapy was therefore based on attempting to restore the balance.
Savona-Ventura, Charles   +2 more
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Periodic Fever Compatible with Familial Mediterranean Fever.

open access: yesInternal Medicine, 1992
A 55-year-old male presented with a recurrent fever of over 38 degrees C, occurring at irregular intervals 1-6 times a month with chest, back or abdominal pain. After admission to our hospital, we found the following characteristics: 1) the febrile attacks were accompanied by obvious inflammatory findings and pleuritis or peritonitis; 2) the patient's ...
M, Takahashi   +8 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Vectors and Vector‐Borne Diseases: Biology, Epidemiology and Integrated Control Strategies

open access: yesJournal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Vector‐Borne Diseases (VBDs), transmitted by arthropods such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and sandflies, represent a significant threat to global health. These diseases can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and helminths.
Roberta Rinaldi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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