Publications by authors named "Ingmars Mikazans"

This case report discusses immunoglobulin-induced erythema multiforme (EM), a rare and understudied condition that requires further investigation. The report presents the case of a 69-year-old woman with a history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia who developed an acute hypersensitivity reaction to intravenous gamma globulin medication. The patient received intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) to normalize and stabilize her immunoglobulin levels and reduce the risk of recurrent infections due to her immunodeficiency with predominantly antibody defects.

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Background: There are few data on the use of ceftriaxone in pregnant women diagnosed with syphilis. The aim of this study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of ceftriaxone as an alternative treatment option for syphilis during pregnancy.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of 79 pregnant women diagnosed with syphilis and treated with ceftriaxone was conducted.

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This was a randomized, controlled, parallel-group clinical trial with a blinded evaluator, designed to compare the efficacy and safety of the nail lacquer P-3051 with amorolfine 5% in the treatment of mild-to-moderate toenail onychomycosis. Patients were treated for 48 weeks with P-3051 daily, or twice weekly with amorolfine 5%. Out of 120 evaluable patients, 60 (50.

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Because data on the epidemiology of psoriasis in central and eastern Europe are scarce, a survey was carried out among dermatologists in the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia. The objective of the survey was to determine disease severity, treatment patterns, proportions of dermatologists considering their patients' current treatments unsatisfactory, and proportions of physicians intending to prescribe biologicals to their patients. Data collection was based on physician- and patient-completed questionnaires.

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