Publications by authors named "Francoise Josse"
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on gonococcal arthritis (GA), a rare but significant extra-genital manifestation of gonococcal infection, analyzing cases in Reunion Island from 2008 to 2020.
- A total of 58 cases were identified, predominantly among older men, with most cases linked to recent travel abroad, and while only a small percentage presented genital symptoms, many had other extra-genital manifestations, especially skin lesions.
- The research highlighted the importance of early diagnosis and effective treatment to prevent joint damage, noting that PCR testing can enhance detection in cases where cultures are negative.
Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome: A Still Under-Recognized Syndrome.
Eur J Case Rep Intern Med
March 2020
Unlabelled: Cannabis is one of the most widely used illicit drugs in the world. Its use is associated with several short- and long-term side-effects such as changes in mood, impaired memory, impaired attention, depression and anxiety, and it is correlated with schizophrenia. Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is characterized by chronic cannabis use, cyclic intractable nausea and vomiting, and compulsive hot bathing.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: Chronic ingestion of liquorice induces a syndrome with findings similar to those for primary hyperaldosteronism. This is characterized by hypokalaemia, hypertension, metabolic alkalosis and suppression of the renin-aldosterone system. We describe a 30-year-old woman who, with a plasma potassium level of 1.
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