Publications by authors named "Jacob Al-Dabbagh"

Monkeypox (MPX) is a zoonotic viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), which belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus. The main clinical features of MPX are fever, rash, and lymphadenopathy. It is usually a self-limited disease and can resolve within a few weeks in most cases.

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Myiasis is defined as the infestation of any part of the body by fly larvae. It is particularly common in tropical and subtropical regions. Cutaneous myiasis is the most common manifestation of this infestation.

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Scabies is a neglected tropical disease that continues to have global impacts and long-term health consequences. It is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabei var. hominis, which is an obligate ectoparasite that lives in the epidermis of the human skin.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Primary anorectal melanoma is a rare and aggressive cancer with a poor prognosis, often diagnosed late due to advanced stages at presentation.
  • - A 57-year-old woman with localized scleroderma presented with a mass sensation and was eventually diagnosed with primary rectal melanoma, leading to neoadjuvant radiotherapy and subsequent surgical resection.
  • - Treatment options are limited due to the rarity of the disease, but emerging therapies like anti-CTLA4 drugs show promise; however, the lack of research and guidelines complicates optimal management strategies.
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We report an extremely rare case of an ingrown nail with subungual myiasis on the same toe (was documented with videos) in a female patient with no previous history of travel, trauma, contact with animals, immunosuppressive treatment, or psychiatric disorders.

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Harlequin ichthyosis is a rare autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis with a distinct phenotypic appearance. It associated with a high mortality rate and affects both sexes equally. We report a harlequin fetus with a history of scalp psoriasis in his mother.

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