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A Rare Case of Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) of the Bladder in a Non-Endemic Area [PDF]
Polish Journal of Radiology, 2018 <b>Background</b>: Schistosomiasis or snail fever is an endemic parasitic infection caused by various trematodes of the genus Schistosoma. People acquire the disease through contact with water containing infected snails. It is one of the most widespread human parasitic infections in tropical and subtropical regions of the world such as ...
Thummar, Haresh G. +5 more
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KARAKTERISTIK KLINIS PENDERITA HIPERTIROID DI DAERAH ENDEMIK DAN NON ENDEMIK GAKI
Media Gizi Mikro Indonesia, 2012 Background: Iodine is the essential component for synthesis of tyroid. In the area of dificiency iodium the iodine intake was also obtained from high doses of iodine capsules and iodized salt. While in the area of non-iodine deficiency, iodine source may
Ina Kusrini, Prihatin Broto S.
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Chromoblastomycosis from a Non-endemic Area and Response to Itraconazole
Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2014 Chromoblastomycosis belongs to the heterogeneous group of subcutaneous mycoses. It is caused by various pigmented (dematiaceous) fungi, which gain entry into the skin via traumatic implantation. We would like to share a case report of chromoblastomycosis in a 32-year-old male, who presented to us with 3 years history of slowly progressive, itchy ...
Asit Mittal +3 more
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Strongylodiasis infestation in a non-endemic area
Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2014 Strongiloides stercolaris may reside in the intestinal wall asymptomatically for decades and flare up when immunosuppression ensues. We report the case of a patient with hypereosinophilia of unknown origin in whom systemic strongyloidiasis was diagnosed after a course of steroids. The disease presented with recurrent meningitis and duodenal obstruction,
MB Monereo-Muñoz +8 more
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EBioMedicine, 2018 Background: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection is a crucial risk factor for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), but the mechanism for its elevated activation level in NPC endemic areas remains unclear.
Jiang-Bo Zhang +9 more
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Orphanet Journal of Rare DiseasesBackground Hereditary transthyretin (ATTRv) amyloidosis is a rare, intractable genetic disorder caused by mutations in the transthyretin (TTR) gene. More than 150 TTR mutations have been identified, along with genotype-phenotype correlations.
Toshiya Nomura +8 more
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IDCases, 2020 Disseminated histoplasmosis is a rare opportunistic infection in non-endemic areas, where the disease is often diagnosed late. The spectrum of clinical manifestations is broad and life-threatening complications occur.We present a detailed case of a ...
L. Carmans +7 more
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FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.The dual roles of CC and CXC chemokines in distinguishing active, latent, and subclinical tuberculosis were reviewed, along with an evaluation of their potential as diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets to advance precision medicine in tuberculosis management. The graphical abstract was generated with AI assistance (Gemini 3.0).
Xuying Yin, Dangsheng Xiao, Jiezuan Yang
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PLoS ONE, 2022 Cholera is endemic along the Great Lakes Region, in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). From these endemic areas, also under perpetual conflicts, outbreaks spread to other areas. However, the main routes of propagation remain unclear.
Harry César Ntumba Kayembe +6 more
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Parasites & Vectors, 2014 Background This survey examines the experience and opinion of veterinarians with canine heartworm (HW; Dirofilaria immitis) infection in non-endemic and endemic areas of Europe.
Claudio Genchi +2 more
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