Publications by authors named "Ivana Culav-Koscak"
Background: Pityriasis rosea is a scaly, itchy rash that mainly affects young adults and lasts for 2 to 12 weeks. The effects of many available treatments are uncertain. This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in 2007.
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- Gonorrhea is a common bacterial sexually transmitted infection, known for its mostly mild symptoms but potential for serious complications like infertility and pelvic inflammatory disease.
- The rise of multidrug-resistant strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a major public health issue, raising concerns about effective treatment options.
- Treating gonorrhea is crucial, especially since it may increase the risk of HIV transmission, highlighting the need for better strategies in managing sexually transmitted infections.
Paederus dermatitis is a distinct variant of acute irritant contact dermatitis caused by mucocutaneous contact with the specific toxin of an insect belonging to the genus Paederus. It is characterized by the sudden onset of erythema and vesiculobullous lesions on exposed skin, with special predilection for the periorbital region. Paederus species have been mostly identified in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Central/South America.
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