A 2-month regimen of daily rifampicin at 20 mg/kg has a comparable safety profile to the standard 4-month regimen of 10 mg/kg, but an inexplicably lower completion rate.
Poor dental health can lead to life-threatening CNS infections, even in a healthy individual. This is the first case of ventriculitis caused by an oral pathogen.
A 17-year-old female presented with high fever, general fatigue, and dim eyesight. She had used colored contact lenses 3 weeks previously. Traumatic injury of the eye vessels led to systemic hematogenous infection and subsequent endocarditis.
A thorough understanding of the relationship between viruses and hematologic cancers can help clinicians to deliver precise therapies and monitor potential complications.
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Poor dental health can lead to life-threatening CNS infections, even in a healthy individual. This is the first case of ventriculitis caused by an oral pathogen.
A 17-year-old female presented with high fever, general fatigue, and dim eyesight. She had used colored contact lenses 3 weeks previously. Traumatic injury of the eye vessels led to systemic hematogenous infection and subsequent endocarditis.
Sciatica due to Streptococcus gallolyticus infection of the spinal epidural space led to a diagnosis of colorectal cancer in a person with none of the usual signs and symptoms.
Women’s ability to control their fertility and have the number of children they want when they want them is an internationally recognized human right. This right has been the driving force behind family planning programs in low- and middle-income …
Although appendicitis has been described for more than 300 years, its optimal management remains a topic of active investigation. Acute appendicitis is the most common cause of peritonitis in children, and rates of perforated appendicitis are much …
Post Acute Sequelae of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-COV-2), also known as PASC, also referred to as “long-haul COVID-19”, Post-COVID Syndrome, chronic COVID syndrome, long-COVID, or Post Acute Coronavirus Disease 2019 …
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in over 772 million confirmed cases, including nearly 7 million deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Leveraging rapid development, accelerated vaccine approval processes, and large-scale …
Current evidence suggests that the rapid development and implementation of the COVID-19 vaccination program in the UK in December 2020 achieved a substantial reduction in the number of clinically significant cases [ 1 ], the number of serious …
In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic [ 1 ], affecting millions of people worldwide. COVID-19 is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 …
Women’s ability to control their fertility and have the number of children they want when they want them is an internationally recognized human right. This right has been the driving force behind family planning programs in low- and middle-income …
The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic exacerbated barriers to care for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (PLWH). The quick uptake of telemedicine in the outpatient setting provided promise for care continuity. In …
