Publications by authors named "C Marrakchi"

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  • The study investigated the characteristics of central nervous system rickettsial infections in patients hospitalized with rickettsiosis over 25 years in Tunisia.
  • Out of 440 patients, 47 had neurological symptoms, showing that skin rashes and eschars were less common in these cases, along with a higher rate of complications and mortality.
  • The findings suggest that typical symptoms and lab results were less pronounced in central nervous system cases, indicating a more severe prognosis.
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Introduction: During an epidemic, screening processes can play a crucial role in limiting the spread of the infection. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological profile of COVID-19 suspected cases and to evaluate the performance of the triage process in predicting COVID-19 in Southern Tunisia.

Methods: It was a prospective study including all patients consulting to the Hedi Chaker University Hospital departments from March to June 2020.

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Mucormycosis is a life-threatening disease responsible for a high mortality rate. The disease usually affects immuno-compromised patients. While all sites might be involved, gastrointestinal disease is rare, occurring for 5% to 13% of all mucormycosis cases.

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Introduction: Tuberculosis is a multisystem disease that may affect any organ or tissue. Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is the most severe form of tuberculosis and commonly affects the brain. We aimed to study the epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic and evolutionary features of TBM among adults and to compare them with other forms of extrapulmonary tuberculosis.

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