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An atypical case of proventricular dilatation disease in a red-and-green macaw (Ara chloropterus) [PDF]
, 2019 A Red-and-green Macaw (Ara chloropterus) was presented with regurgitation and passage of undigested seeds in the feces. Radiographic examination revealed dilatation of the proventriculus.
Geerinckx, Lise +4 more
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Current situation of fungal diseases in Eritrea
Mycoses, Volume 65, Issue 8, Page 806-814, August 2022., 2022 Abstract The epidemiology of fungal infections in Eritrea is unknown. Most cases are under‐reported due to a lack of diagnostics. This study estimates the burden of serious fungal infections and highlights treatment and diagnostic gaps in the country.
Sara Werkneh +2 more
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Treatment and economic burden of mucormycosis in China: Case report review and burden estimation
Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Volume 47, Issue 7, Page 905-914, July 2022., 2022 The burden estimation of mucormycosis in China shows that drug cost has the highest proportion of total cost (cost/10,000 CNY, type of cost, proportion%). More than 90% of the total cost is direct medical cost, and drug cost is the highest (63.9%) of them followed by inpatient charges during first hospitalization at almost 20%.
Yifei Jian +6 more
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Acute cutaneous zygomycosis of the scalp: A case report and literature review
Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2015 Summary: Cutaneous zygomycosis is the third most common form of zygomycosis. However, scalp involvement is rare for this disease. In this study, we present a case of acute zygomycosis in a diabetic patient who was effectively treated with local ...
Abdulrahman Alseady, Salim Baharoon
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Rise of Mucormycosis during the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Challenges Faced [PDF]
Current Medical Mycology, 2023 Mucormycosis (previously called zygomycosis) is a diverse group of increasingly recognized and frequently fatal mycotic diseases caused by members of the class zygomycetes. Mucormycosis is around 80 times more common in India, compared to other developed
Malavika Kottarathil +3 more
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Let's talk about sex characteristics—As a risk factor for invasive fungal diseases
Mycoses, Volume 65, Issue 6, Page 599-612, June 2022., 2022 Abstract Biological sex, which comprises differences in host sex hormone homeostasis and immune responses, can have a substantial impact on the epidemiology of infectious diseases. Comprehensive data on sex distributions in invasive fungal diseases (IFDs) are lacking. In this review, we performed a literature search of in vitro/animal studies, clinical
Matthias Egger +4 more
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Superficial Cutaneous Zygomycosis Presenting as Resistant Intertrigo: A Case Report
Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 2020 Zygomycosis is an angioinvasive fungal infection with a high mortality rate. Cutaneous zygomycosis is the second most common form of the disease, typically characterized by necrotic eschars in an immunocompromised host.
D. McMahon +3 more
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Invasive fungal infections secondary to traumatic injury [PDF]
, 2017 Invasive fungal infection (IFI) is a rare but serious complication of traumatic injury. The purpose of this article is to review the epidemiology, natural history, mycology, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes associated with post-traumatic ...
Bochicchio, Grant +5 more
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Managing mucormycosis in diabetic patients: A case report with critical review of the literature
Oral Diseases, Volume 28, Issue 3, Page 568-576, April 2022., 2022 Abstract Background and Purpose Rhino–orbito–cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) is a rare and potentially fatal invasive fungal infection which usually occurs in diabetic and other immunocompromised patients. This infection is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates.
Fabian M. Beiglboeck +6 more
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Gastrointestinal Zygomycosis Masquerading as Acute Appendicitis
Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 2016 Zygomycosis is a rare invasive opportunistic fungal infection that occurs in the setting of hematologic malignancies, chemotherapy-induced neutropenia, and immunosuppressive therapies.
Won-Tak Choi +2 more
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