Publications by authors named "Agnes Iacinta Bacusca"
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- Classic polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a serious vascular disease that causes inflammation in medium and small arteries, leading to various complications like aneurysms and organ damage.
- A case study highlights a 44-year-old woman who was diagnosed late with PAN, experiencing severe symptoms including acute ischemia and the need for surgical intervention.
- The diagnosis was confirmed through clinical findings and a skin biopsy, while also indicating that the viral form of PAN requires prompt medical treatment.
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- - The paper discusses a case study of a 2-year-old with infantile Refsum disease, detailing the progression of the child's multiple health complications, including hematologic and metabolic issues, and progressive disabilities.
- - Genetic testing identified a mutation in the Peroxisomal Biogenesis Factor 6 gene, aligning with the child's metabolic profile and contributing to altered coagulation factors and a spontaneous brain hemorrhage.
- - The child's clinical picture features various disorders across neurological, ophthalmological, digestive, cutaneous, and endocrine systems, linked to the buildup of very long chain fatty acids and oxidative anomalies, highlighting the significance of understanding genetic metabolic disorders in pediatric pathology.
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- Magnesium is a crucial mineral in the body, essential for various physiological functions, particularly in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
- COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, primarily presents with respiratory issues but can progress to severe symptoms requiring specialized care and may lead to multiorgan failure.
- The review focuses on how magnesium deficiency might influence the severity of COVID-19 and discusses its potential role in different clinical situations related to the disease.
Aim: To identify the specific risk factors for chronic hepatitis B/C virus infections in the correctional system in Moldova (Romania).
Material And Methods: The study included 533 subjects imprisoned in three correctional facilities located in the Northern region of Moldova. The subjects were divided into 2 groups: HBV/HBC group--108; Control group--425.