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Tuberculous brain abscess and subdural empyema in an immunocompetent child: Significance of AFB staining in aspirated pus

Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2012
Tuberculous brain abscess and subdural empyema are extremely rare manifestations of central nervous system tuberculosis. Here, we report a case of an 11-year-old immunocompetent child who developed temporal lobe abscess and subdural empyema following ...
B Vijayakumar, K Sarin, Girija Mohan
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Central nervous system infections in the intensive care unit [PDF]

, 2014
Neurological infections constitute an uncommon, but important aetiological cause requiring admission to an intensive care unit (ICU). In addition, health-care associated neurological infections may develop in critically ill patients admitted to an ICU ...
B. Vengamma, B.C.M. Prasad, M. Rajguru, V.V. Ramesh Chandra   +3 more
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Tubercular Subdural Empyema with Tubercular Abscess: Lessons Learnt

Indian Journal of Neurosurgery, 2023
Tuberculosis (TB) is still one of the major health care problems in many developing countries. Among various forms of TB, central nervous system (CNS) TB causes significant morbidity and mortality. CNS TB can present in various forms: cerebritis, abscess,
Rajkumar Pannem, Ridham Ashokbhai Kanderia, Rajnish Kumar Arora, Radhey Shyam Mittal   +3 more
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Table of Contents [PDF]

, 2018
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Editors, KJM
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Prognostic factors in children with purulent meningitis in Turkey. [PDF]

, 2003
In this study the clinical and laboratory findings of 48 children with purulent meningitis were examined, prospectively, to determine the prognostic factors in childhood meningitis in a developing country.
Arslan, Sukru, Atas, Bulent, Caksen, Huseyin, Kirimi, Ercan, Odabas, Dursun, Oner, Ahmet Faik, Tuncer, Oguz, Uner, Abdurrahman   +7 more
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Fatal case of subdural empyema caused by Campylobacter rectus and Slackia exigua

Autopsy and Case Reports, 2023
We report a fatal subdural empyema caused by Campylobacter rectus in a 66-year-old female who developed acute onset of confusion, dysarthria, and paresis in her left extremities.
Yuki Munekata, Saki Yamamoto, Shun Kato, Yutaro Kitagawa, Ken Enda, Nanase Okazaki, Satoshi Tanikawa, Zen-ichi Tanei, Yohei Ikebe, Takahiro Osawa, Soichiro Takamiya, Hideki Ujiie, Masahiro Onozawa, Satoshi Hirano, Miki Fujimura, Shinya Tanaka   +15 more
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Pattern and Outcome of Chest Injuries at Bugando Medical Centre in Northwestern Tanzania. [PDF]

, 2011
Chest injuries constitute a continuing challenge to the trauma or general surgeon practicing in developing countries. This study was conducted to outline the etiological spectrum, injury patterns and short term outcome of these injuries in our setting ...
A Kalliopi, A Kuzuku, AA Adem, C Cooper, C Raul, CJ Aylwin, D Wisner, DL Miller, E Blasco, EQ Archampong, F William, FA Massaga, G Chalkiadakis, G Ozgen, I Inci, I Inci, I Inci, Joseph B Mabula, JS Bender, K Frimpong-Boateng, K Park, KN Kimberly, LG Grover, LM Museru, M Atri, M Bishop, Monafisha K Lema, N Ali, OF Grimes, P Catoire, Phillipo L Chalya, R Lambrecth, RM Shorr, S Avakan, S Taché, SA Dulchavsky, T Gizaw, T Otieno, WH Harrison, William Mahalu   +39 more
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Alternative Placement of Bispectral Index Electrode for Monitoring Depth of Anesthesia during Neurosurgery [PDF]

, 2014
In neurosurgery in particular, the recommended placement of electrodes for monitoring depth of anesthesia during surgery sometimes conflicts with the surgical site or patient positioning.
Akavipat, Phuping, Hungsawanich, Nate, Jansin, Rungruedee   +2 more
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The use of octreotide in pediatric patients: Practical applications for gastrointestinal disorders and beyond: A narrative review

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, Volume 40, Issue 5, Page 1040-1052, October 2025.
Abstract Somatostatin is a naturally occurring polypeptide hormone that exerts its effect on the gastrointestinal tract by reducing exocrine and endocrine secretion, resulting in decreased motility, gastric emptying, splanchnic blood flow, fat absorption, lymphatic flow, and gallbladder contraction.
Bailey Dunn, Megan Foxe, Kathy Hunter Sprott, Jessica E. Hook, Candi Jump   +4 more
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Immunity Switches and Macrophage Manipulations: Trauma, Ovulation, and Depression as Latent Tuberculosis Reactivation Risks

American Journal of Human Biology, Volume 37, Issue 9, September 2025.
ABSTRACT Inflammation is the immune system's natural response to initial tuberculosis infection. Tuberculosis bacteria have gained adaptations to manipulate the inflammatory process, sometimes settling into latency and containment in granulomas, ensuring their survival.
Stacie Burke
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