Scalp myiasis associated with soft tissue sarcoma lesion: a case report and review of relevant literature
Sarcophagidae is one of the main fly families that is attracted to open wounds, ulcers, lesions, and other injuries for depositing their larvae. The presence of larvae of flies in human tissues makes myiasis. ... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 5, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sahar Azarmi, Kamran Akbarzadeh, Ali Ekrami, Zahra Sheikh and Omid Dehghan Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Procalcitonin and C-reactive protein as diagnostic biomarkers in COVID-19 and Non-COVID-19 sepsis patients: a comparative study
This study aimed to assess and compare procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels between COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 sepsis patients. Additionally, we evaluated the diagnostic efficiency of PCT and... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 4, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jing Shi, Ying Zhuo, Ting-Qiang Wang, Chun-E Lv, Ling-Hui Yao and Shi-Yan Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Spatial distribution and temporal trends of tuberculosis case notifications, Uganda: a ten-year retrospective analysis (2013 –2022)
Uganda has a high incidence and prevalence of tuberculosis (TB). Analysis of spatial and temporal distribution of TB is an important tool for supporting spatial decision-making, planning, and policy formulatio... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 4, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Freda Loy Aceng, Steven Ndugwa Kabwama, Alex Riolexus Ario, Alfred Etwom, Stavia Turyahabwe and Frank Rwabinumi Mugabe Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effectiveness and safety of azvudine in older adults with mild and moderate COVID-19: a retrospective observational study
This study explored t... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 4, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Zhiguo Zhou, He Zheng, Gui ’e Xiao, Xiangping Xie, Jiaxi Rang and Danhong Peng Tags: Research Source Type: research

Impact of the 4th of August Beirut explosion mass casualty incident on a university hospital microbial Flora
Following the Beirut explosion, our university hospital received at least 350 casualties. Subsequently, infection control standard practices were compromised. Concerns for Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 4, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Zeinab Roumieh, Hanine Mansour, Rawad Abi Assaad, Hani Dimassi, Rola Husni, Sanaa Zoghby and Jacques E. Mokhbat Tags: Research Source Type: research