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Coccidiomycosis infection of the patella mimicking a neoplasm - two case reports
Conclusions: Though history and laboratory findings are supportive, definitive diagnosis still depends on growth in culture or endospores identified on histology. We suggest that orthopaedic surgeons and radiologists keep in mind that chronic fungal infections can mimic osseous neoplasm by imaging.
Source: BioMed Central - February 18, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Yi-Chen LiGeorge CalvertChristopher J HanrahanKevin B JonesRobert Lor Randall Source Type: research

Coccidiomycosis infection of the patella mimicking a neoplasm ¿ two case reports
Conclusions: Though history and laboratory findings are supportive, definitive diagnosis still depends on growth in culture or endospores identified on histology. We suggest that orthopaedic surgeons and radiologists keep in mind that chronic fungal infections can mimic osseous neoplasm by imaging.
Source: BMC Medical Imaging - Latest articles - February 18, 2014 Category: Radiology Authors: Yi-Chen LiGeorge CalvertChristopher HanrahanKevin JonesRobert Randall Source Type: research

Early- vs Late- Onset Phenotypes Of Transthyretin Val30Met Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy (P2.061)
CONCLUSIONS: Unlike the onset of severe autonomic dysfunction seen in our young patient, the older one showed a disabling motor compromise and late autonomic manifestations. These findings confirm the contrasting initial manifestations when comparing early and late onset FAP sharing the same transthyretin gene mutation. TTR-FAP should be considered in patients with polyneuropathy of unclear origin, despite negative nerve biopsy and absence of family background.Disclosure: Dr. Salutto has nothing to disclose. Dr. Alvarez has nothing to disclose. Dr. Beratti has nothing to disclose. Dr. Barroso has nothing to disclose. Dr. M...
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Salutto, V., Alvarez, V., Beratti, D., Barroso, F., Mazia, C. Tags: Neuropathy: Genetics and Outcomes Source Type: research

Brucellar spondylodiscitis: case series of the last 25 years.
Conclusions: Brucellar spondylodiscitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with low back pain, even in the absence of fever, particularly in regions where the disease is endemic. Antibiotic regimen, its' duration and the need for surgery should be individualized to achieve a better prognosis. Cases have declined over the years, a fact related to better control of animal endemic. PMID: 24813488 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Acta Medica Portuguesa - March 1, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Lebre A, Velez J, Seixas D, Rabadão E, Oliveira J, Saraiva da Cunha J, Silvestre AM Tags: Acta Med Port Source Type: research

Cyclospora cayetanensis in a Pediatric Hospital in Morelia, México.
Abstract Cyclospora cayetanensis, a coccidian parasite, can cause gastrointestinal illness in humans and is characterized by watery and persistent diarrhea and abdominal pain. Cyclosporiasis has been associated with traveler's diarrhea. The infection is acquired through food and waterborne transmission, particularly by consumption of contaminated fresh fruits and vegetables. In the present study, stool samples from 8,877 children were examined for ova and parasites at the Pediatric Hospital of Morelia in Michoacán, Mexico, during 2000-2009. Sixty children (0.67%) had Cyclospora in their stools. Diarrhea (33.3%), ...
Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - June 23, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Orozco-Mosqueda GE, Martínez-Loya OA, Ortega YR Tags: Am J Trop Med Hyg Source Type: research

Afghan “Torn” Women Get Another Chance
Rukia (in the foreground) recovers after a successful fistula operation at Malalai Maternity Hospital in Badakhshan, Afganistan (August 2014). Credit: Karlos Zurutuza/IPSBy Karlos ZurutuzaKABUL, Sep 2 2014 (IPS)“The smell of faeces and urine isolates them completely. Their husbands abandon them and they become stigmatised forever” – Dr Pashtoon Kohistani barely needs two lines to sum up the drama of those women affected by obstetric fistula.Alongside the health centre in Badakhshan – 290 km northeast of Kabul – Malalai Maternity Hospital is the only health centre in Afghanistan with a section devoted to copin...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - September 2, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Karlos Zurutuza Tags: Aid Development & Aid Editors' Choice Gender Gender Violence Headlines Health Human Rights Middle East & North Africa Population Poverty & MDGs Projects Women's Health Afghan Ministry of Public Health Afghanistan birth chil Source Type: news

Cholestasis Caused by Fasciola gigantica.
In conclusion, fascioliasis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of obstructive jaundice, especially in endemic regions, and it should be kept in mind that ERCP plays an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of these patients. To our knowledge, this is the second case report of Fasciola gigantica treated by ERCP in Turkey. PMID: 25308461 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - September 1, 2014 Category: Parasitology Authors: Beştaş R, Yalçin K, Ciçek M Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: research

Fascioliasis and brucellosis in same patient.
Abstract Brucellosis is a zoonotic infectious disease that can affect many organs and systems and leads to very different clinical circumstances. Brucellosis is rare in association with various infectious agents. Fascioliasis is a zoonotic disease caused by Fasciola hepatica, popularly referred to as a large leaf-shaped liver fluke. This case is a 39-year-old male patient, and his complaints began a week ago, which were chills, fever, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, weakness, sweating, and widespread pain. The patient was considered brucellosis in the preliminary diagnosis. Rose Bengal test and Wright test (1/64...
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - September 1, 2014 Category: Parasitology Authors: Deveci O, Aslan E, Tekin A, Toka Özer T, Tekin R, Bozkurt F, Cetinçakmak MG Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: research

Abcesso hepático amebiano em idade pediátrica – um caminho do intestino ao fígado
We describe a case of a child with fever, abdominal pain, hepatomegaly with increased abdominal volume. The imagiology showed a solitary abscess in the left hepatic lobe and serology was positive to Entamoeba histolytica. Treatment consisted in metronidazole, paromomycin and percutaneous drainage.
Source: GE Jornal Portugues de Gastrenterologia - November 1, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

Finding of Biliary Fascioliasis by Endoscopic Ultrasonography in a Patient with Eosinophilic Liver Abscess
We report a case with epigastric and upper quadrant abdominal pain for the last 6 months, with imaging suggesting liver abscess and normal biliary ducts. The patient had no eosinophilia with negative stool examinations, so she was initially treated with antibiotics for liver abscess. Her clinical condition as well as follow-up imagings showed appropriate response after antibiotic therapy. Finally, endoscopic ultrasonography revealed Fasciola hepatica, which was then extracted with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.Case Rep Gastroenterol 2014;8:310-318
Source: Case Reports in Gastroenterology - November 6, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

The many, atypical presentations of musculoskeletal hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) metastases
Conclusion HCC can often grow silently and may present late with odd non-classic clinical presentation.
Source: The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine - November 6, 2014 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Quantifying the physical and socio-economic burden of filarial lymphoedema in Chikwawa District, Malawi
Conclusions Filarial lymphoedema causes significant hardship, particularly in relation to ADLAs, and the scale of the problem needs to be better defined with new specific tools so that the best support and care can be provided to those in greatest need.
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - November 14, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Martindale, S., Mkwanda, S. Z., Smith, E., Molyneux, D., Stanton, M. C., Kelly-Hope, L. A. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

The Perils of Positive Thinking
If we create our own reality, then why does our "reality" not match our deepest ideals, aspirations and hopes? The answer -- your thoughts are the culprit. This idea has led many down a wishful highway and attracted legions along for the ride. Over the past several years this 'wishful thinking' has become endemic. Everywhere you turn 'your thoughts create your reality' is all the rage and yet no one has questioned exactly the extent and degree to which it does. No limits are ever specified. The premise for all this narcissism, self absorption and entitlement is that whatever consumes your thoughts is what you will eventu...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 13, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Myeloradiculopathy associated with chikungunya virus infection (P6.301)
CONCLUSIONS: Given the time lapse between the acute infection and the neurologic sequelae, an immune-mediated phenomenon secondary to CHIKV is expected. Optimal treatment and prognosis have not been well described, but the progression after corticosteroid administration suggests that alternative immunomodulatory therapies may be warranted at initial clinical onset.Disclosure: Dr. Bank has nothing to disclose. Dr. Batra has nothing to disclose. Dr. Colorado has nothing to disclose. Dr. Lyons has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity for Current Infectious Disease Reports.
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Bank, A., Batra, A., Colorado, R., Lyons, J. Tags: HTLV and Other Viral Infections Source Type: research

Marine Scorpaenidae Envenomation in Travelers: Epidemiology, Management, and Prevention
ConclusionsTravel medicine practitioners should counsel their patients about Scorpaenidae envenomation risks in endemic regions and maintain a high index of suspicion regarding Scorpaenidae envenomation in all travelers returning from tropical beach and ocean holidays and reporting painful fish sting injuries.
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - April 17, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: James H. Diaz Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research