Research Keyword: clinical manifestations

Atypical Cutaneous Manifestation of Mycosis Fungoides: A Case Report

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A 68-year-old woman with mycosis fungoides, a rare skin cancer, developed severe infected lesions after swimming in the ocean. Her wounds were infected with four different types of bacteria that had not been previously reported together in this disease. She was treated with antibiotics and improved, highlighting the importance of patients with this condition avoiding water exposure and maintaining regular medical care.

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Clinico-epidemiological evaluation of pharmaceutical/non-pharmaceutical poisoning in a referral poisoning emergency in the Central part of Iran

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This study examined over 5,700 poisoning cases in Iran to compare outcomes between people poisoned by medications versus other substances like pesticides. Medication poisonings were more common in women and were usually intentional overdoses, while pesticide poisonings were more common in men and often accidental. People poisoned by non-pharmaceutical substances had worse outcomes with a higher death rate. Understanding these differences helps hospitals and communities develop better prevention strategies and treatment approaches.

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Cracks in the Curriculum: The Hidden Deficiencies in Fungal Disease Coverage in Medical Books

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Medical textbooks used to train doctors contain significant gaps in their coverage of fungal infections, which cause millions of deaths annually. While infectious disease textbooks provide better information than general internal medicine textbooks, all of them fall short in covering important topics like diagnosis methods and prevention strategies. The study found that doctors and students relying solely on these textbooks may not have adequate knowledge to properly diagnose and treat fungal infections, which could impact patient care outcomes.

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Necrotizing orbital infections: A comprehensive review

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Necrotizing orbital infections are serious, fast-spreading infections around the eye caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses. These infections can cause vision loss and can be life-threatening, especially for people with weakened immune systems. Quick diagnosis and aggressive treatment with antibiotics or antifungal medications, combined with surgery to remove infected tissue, are essential to save sight and prevent death.

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