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Herpes Zoster In A 3 Month Old Infant
A case of herpes zoster in a 3 month old female infant is reported. The patient suffered from varicella 1 month prior to onset of herpes zoster, following varicella of mother.
Gangopadhyay D N, Barbhuiya J N, Dey S K
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Background: A 2-dose varicella vaccination strategy has been implemented in Shanghai, China since 2018. This study aims to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of breakthrough varicella cases and to evaluate the incremental effectiveness of the 2 ...
Mingzhu Lin +4 more
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ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Complications from Herpes Zoster (HZ) are common among older adults and immunosuppressed populations. The HZ vaccine is a clinically and financially superior alternative to antiviral medications. However, a knowledge gap exists within the population regarding HZ and the vaccine.
Adam F. Aldhawyan +9 more
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Clinical and computed tomography findings of fatal poxviral vasculitis in a domestic shorthair cat
Abstract This report describes the clinical presentation, haematological abnormalities and imaging findings of systemic poxvirus infection in a cat that resulted in widespread severe dermal oedema and systemic inflammatory response syndrome. The cat lacked cutaneous lesions before the onset of dermal oedema, but developed crusting skin lesions and a ...
Mica Taylor +5 more
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Immunizations - Not Just for Kids [PDF]
Immunizations/vaccinations are beneficial for most people of all ages. Yet the mistaken belief persists that, with the exception of the flu vaccine, children should be the primary recipients of this important area of primary disease prevention.
Harrison G. Bloom
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Aplasia Cutis Congenita in Bart's Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review
ABSTRACT Aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) is a partial or complete absence of skin layers which can be a part of a syndromic disease. Bart's syndrome is a combination of clinical manifestations including ACC, epidermolysis bullosa, blistering in the oral mucosa, nail dystrophy, or congenital absence of nails. Additional anomalies, such as pyloric atresia,
Parvaneh Sadeghimoghadam +4 more
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Vaccine Myths: Setting the Record Straight [PDF]
Despite their standing as one of the most remarkable public health achievements, vaccines have been surrounded by dangerous myths since the development of the smallpox vaccine in the 18th century.
Boom, Julie A +2 more
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Sacral Herpes Zoster Mimicking Pressure Ulcers and Causing Elsberg Syndrome
Close examination of the sacral lesions revealed circular lesions with post‐rupture changes (petechiae, blisters, and purpura) localized slightly to the right of the midline, mimicking a pressure ulcer. Recognition of these features, together with urinary retention and bowel dysfunction, supported the diagnosis of sacral herpes zoster complicated by ...
Junya Yamada +5 more
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ABSTRACT A 28‐year‐old male with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH) presented with headache, nasal bridge discomfort and haemoglobinuria. He developed a macular‐papular rash which rapidly progressed into purpura, necrosis and peri‐orbital oedema. Investigations demonstrated severe haemolytic anaemia and acute parvovirus B19 infection.
Louise J. Potter +9 more
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Neonatal varicella is indeed a rare condition, and most infants born to mothers with varicella have a good prognosis. However, in exceptional cases, neonatal varicella can be life-threatening, particularly for preterm infants.
Haiting Li +9 more
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