Human herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a double stranded DNA virus with two distinct types, HSV-1 and HSV-2. The global burden of HSV is high with an estimated 2/3 of the adult population seropositive for at least one of these types of HSV. HSV rarely causes life-threatening disease in immunocompetent children and adults.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNanoparticles play a significant role in enhancing crop yield and reducing nutrient loss through precise nutrient delivery mechanisms. However, it is imperative to ascertain the specific plant physiology altered by these nanoparticles. This study investigates the effects of green-synthesized nanoparticles, specifically boron nitride and sulphur, on sunflower yield, seed quality, and physiological activities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPityriasis rosea is a self-limiting skin disorder that can occur in pediatric patients. We report an atypical presentation of a 23-month-old male with a generalized rash similar in appearance to pityriasis rosea. We then review the literature on pityriasis rosea and its application to pediatrics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCOVID-19 has been one of the common infections that have affected numerous children across the world in the last two years. The clinical manifestations of this virus are varied, ranging from being asymptomatic to affecting multiple organ systems. There is a lot of ongoing research to find out the different manifestations that this infection can have in both adults and children.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGiant cell granuloma is a rare, benign non-neoplastic, aggressive tumor that originates mainly from the maxilla and mandible. It affects all age groups and is more commonly seen in children. We describe a 17-year-old female that presented to the Pediatrics Emergency room with a history of right lower jaw pain.
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