Don't Overlook Syphilis: An Atypical Rash in a Woman With Neurologic, Ocular, and Otic Involvement
We present a case of a 20-year-old immunocompetent heterosexual woman who presented with a rash atypical for secondary syphilis and accompanied by neurologic, ocular, and otic manifestations. This case highlights the importance of considering syphilis in the differential diagnosis of sexually active patients with a rash, even when their clinical presentations do not align with the textbook description of a syphilitic rash. Health care providers must remain vigilant for the diagnosis of syphilis in diverse clinical contexts, as early recognition and treatment are vital to prevent further syphilitic complications and transmi...
Source: Military Medicine - March 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Elena M Crouch Michael T O Stein Matthew R Geringer Aeja Weiss Molly Stalons Jamie L Geringer Source Type: research
Teledermatology in the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections: a narrative review
This article presents a literature review regarding the application of teledermatology in the diagnostics and treatment of STIs, with a particular focus on addressing relevant problems, potential obstacles, and examining the impact of the COVID-19 global epidemic on the development of this field.PMID:38533373 | PMC:PMC10962372 | DOI:10.5114/ada.2023.135615 (Source: Advances in Dermatology and Allergology)
Source: Advances in Dermatology and Allergology - March 27, 2024 Category: Dermatology Authors: Julia Wo źna Jan St ępka Andrzej Ba łoniak Ryszard Żaba Source Type: research
Impact of Genital Infections and Antibiotic Use on Incidence of Preterm Birth: A Retrospective Observational Study
This study investigates the complex interplay among genital infections, antibiotic usage, and preterm birth. This study aims to identify common genital pathogens associated with preterm births, assess the impact of various antibiotic treatments on pregnancy outcomes, and understand antibiotic resistance patterns among these pathogens. This study included 71 pregnant women who experienced preterm birth and 94 women with genital infections who delivered at term. Various maternal characteristics, medical history, signs and symptoms, gestational weight, gestational age, type of birth, vaginal pH, Nugent scores, and vaginal flo...
Source: Herpes - March 27, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Daniela Teodora Marti Felix Bratosin Ovidiu Rosca Roxana Folescu Cosmin Citu Adrian Ratiu Zoran Laurentiu Popa Source Type: research
Teledermatology in the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections: a narrative review
This article presents a literature review regarding the application of teledermatology in the diagnostics and treatment of STIs, with a particular focus on addressing relevant problems, potential obstacles, and examining the impact of the COVID-19 global epidemic on the development of this field.PMID:38533373 | PMC:PMC10962372 | DOI:10.5114/ada.2023.135615 (Source: Advances in Dermatology and Allergology)
Source: Advances in Dermatology and Allergology - March 27, 2024 Category: Dermatology Authors: Julia Wo źna Jan St ępka Andrzej Ba łoniak Ryszard Żaba Source Type: research
