Evaluation of the optimal sampling approach for HPV genotyping in circumcised heterosexual men with genital warts.

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes a serious socioeconomic burden globally. However, there is currently no consensus on the optimal sampling method for HPVDNA genotyping in circumcised heterosexual men. This study aimed to determine the diagnostic efficacy of 6 different anatomic sampling sites in HPV DNA polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing of circumcised heterosexual men with genital warts.

Evaluation of JPEG and JPEG2000 compression algorithms for dermatological images.

Background: Some image compression methods are used to reduce the disc space needed for the image to store and transmit the image efficiently. JPEG is the most frequently used algorithm of compression in medical systems. JPEG compression can be performed at various qualities.

Recurrent bullous lesions associated with familial Mediterranean fever: a case report.

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an inherited, recurrent, inflammatory disease. Of its various cutaneous features, erysipelas-like erythema is the best known and most common skin lesion. We present a new case of FMF with recurrent bullous lesions.