Publications by authors named "C Erameh"
Background: The standard of care for Lassa fever is the use of ribavirin with supportive therapy. There is little information on the course of viremia and its relationship with clinical outcomes in patients treated with ribavirin.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of virologic and clinical parameters of 152 reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction-confirmed Lassa fever cases admitted and treated with ribavirin therapy.
Article Synopsis
- EEG is a special test used to check how the brain works, especially in diagnosing conditions like epilepsy.
- Lassa fever and other viral infections can cause brain issues, but it's not always clear if they are caused directly by the virus or other problems in the body.
- Setting up an EEG unit in a hospital for Lassa fever is hard because of issues like power outages, heat, and needing special safety gear, but doctors can still learn a lot from it to help treat patients.
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- - Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is a brain infection caused by ingesting Taenia solium eggs, common in developing countries, and can lead to severe neurological issues.
- - The report details a 44-year-old woman's case where she displayed stroke symptoms and a history of headaches and epilepsy; brain scans showed signs of NCC.
- - Effective treatment with dexamethasone, albendazole, and carbamazepine led to a positive outcome, highlighting the importance of neuroimaging for early diagnosis and management of NCC.
Article Synopsis
- * Thymectomy (removal of the thymus gland) is often recommended for patients with MG under 60, especially if they have thymoma (tumor of the thymus), while thyroidectomy (removal of the thyroid) helps those with an enlarged thyroid gland.
- * The case of a 24-year-old woman showed that MG can coexist with a toxic goiter, and after surgeries on both the thymus and thyroid, she had a successful recovery, which highlights the rarity of such combinations in medical reports.