Pathology of lymph node tuberculosis in Yaounde: diagnostic agreement based on the Kappa coefficient
INTRODUCTION: lymph node tuberculosis remains very prevalent in Cameroon. Our goal was to compare the diagnostic agreement between the hematein-eosin coloration technique and the Ziehl-Neelsen technique.
Joseph Marie Mendimi Nkodo +4 more
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Hasil Diagnostik Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Dari Sputum Penderita Batuk ≥ 2 Minggun Dengan Pewarnaan Ziehl Neelsen Di Puskesmas Paniki Bawah, Tikala Baru Dan Wonasa Manado [PDF]
: Cough is a symptom of lung disease which is very important, but sometimes ignored. Cough more than 2 weeks need to be taken seriously because it is the main symptom of pulmonary tuberculosis, especially when the cough is accompanied by phlegm.
Homenta, H. (Heriyannis) +2 more
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Mycobacterial panniculitis caused by Mycobacterium thermoresistibile in a cat. [PDF]
Case summaryA domestic shorthair cat was evaluated for chronic, bilateral, ulcerative dermatitis affecting the inguinal region and lateral aspects of both pelvic limbs.
Keel, M Kevin +3 more
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Diagnosis and Management of Isolated Laryngeal Sarcoidosis: A Systematic Review
Abstract Objective This study reviews the existing literature on patients diagnosed with sarcoidosis isolated to the larynx to improve our understanding of the diagnosis and management of this rare condition. Data Sources Embase, PubMed, Web of Science.
Raj Malhotra +5 more
wiley +1 more source
Evaluation of two novel Ziehl-Neelsen methods for tuberculosis diagnosis
Currently, the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) in Ghana relies on direct sputum smear, Ziehl- Neelsen (ZN) staining method. This method has low sensitivity and poses some health risks. The study was to compare the, direct sputum smear, (ZN) staining method against two newer ZN methods; 1% Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCL)-xylene floatation and 1% NaOCL ...
Frimpong, EH, Adukpo, R, Owusu-Darko, K
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Deteksi Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Dengan Teknik PCR Pada Cairan Efusi Pleura Penderita Tuberkulosis Paru [PDF]
Tuberculosis pleural effusion is a manifestation of extrapulmonal tuberculosis, which is rampant in various countries in the world, including Indonesia. Nowadays one-third of the world population has been infected by tuberculosis.
Jasaputra, D. K. (Diana) +3 more
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Use of recombinant virus replicon particles for vaccination against Mycobacterium ulcerans disease [PDF]
Buruli ulcer, caused by infection with Mycobacterium ulcerans, is a necrotizing disease of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, which is most prevalent in rural regions of West African countries.
Bolz, Miriam +3 more
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ABSTRACT Elasmobranchs, including sharks and rays, are commonly housed in public aquariums due to their ecological significance and educational value. The common guitarfish (Rhinobatos rhinobatos), currently listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ by the IUCN, is particularly susceptible to population declines due to overfishing and bycatch.
Giorgia Bignami +9 more
wiley +1 more source
Reducing the Number of Sputum Samples Examined and Thresholds for Positivity: An Opportunity to Optimise Smear Microscopy. [PDF]
SETTING: Urban health clinic, Nairobi. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact on tuberculosis (TB) case detection and laboratory workload of reducing the number of sputum smears examined and thresholds for diagnosing positive smears and positive cases. DESIGN:
Bonnet, M +5 more
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Primary duodenal tuberculosis - A rare case report
Gastroduodenal tuberculosis is uncommon even in parts of world where tuberculosis is endemic and accounts for 2.3 % of abdominal tuberculosis. We present here a case of duodenal tuberculosis who presented with vomiting, pain abdomen and weight loss ...
Mukesh Prasad Sah +3 more
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