Publications by authors named "A Teshon"
Efficacy and safety of two Antivenoms in the treatment of eastern copperhead () envenomations in Southeast Texas.
J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study compared the effectiveness and safety of two FDA-approved antivenoms, FabAV (Crotalidae polyvalent immune fab) and Fab2AV (Crotalidae immune F(ab')) for treating eastern copperhead bites.
- Of the 134 patients analyzed, 89 received antivenom, with FabAV achieving 100% initial control compared to 89.8% for Fab2AV, while FabAV required fewer doses (median of 6 vials) than Fab2AV (median of 10 vials).
- Additionally, patients treated with Fab2AV experienced acute adverse reactions at a higher rate (11.9%) compared to none for FabAV.
Tracheoesophageal fistula due to Candida and Actinomyces co-infection: A case report and comprehensive review of the literature.
Eur J Microbiol Immunol (Bp)
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Acquired benign tracheoesophageal and bronchoesophageal fistulas (TEFs) are often linked to granulomatous infections, primarily caused by medical interventions, with rare organisms like Candida albicans and Actinomyces involved.
- A case study describes a patient experiencing symptoms like cough and weight loss, leading to the discovery of a fistula and complications such as actinomycetoma and broncholithiasis due to the dual infection.
- The report emphasizes the importance of recognizing this uncommon co-infection and provides a diagnostic algorithm to aid healthcare professionals in identifying and treating TEs effectively.