Publications by authors named "Ledmar Vargas"
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- - Mucormycosis is a serious fungal infection mainly affecting people with COVID-19, particularly those with pre-existing health issues like diabetes, and has a high mortality rate.
- - Its prevalence ranges from 0.005 to 1.7 cases per million people, with a notable increase in countries like India and Pakistan, and it can affect various organs with symptoms depending on how it spreads.
- - The infection often shows up as necrotic lesions on mucous membranes or skin, and the text discusses a case of a diabetic patient who developed oral mucormycosis alongside COVID-19.
Nocardiosis is a disease with worldwide distribution. It is usually found in tropical areas and mainly affects immunocompromised patients, however, there are also cases where its infection has been reported in immunocompetent patients. This pathology is caused by bacteria known as Nocardia spp.
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- The term 'porphyria' refers to a group of metabolic disorders linked to heme synthesis deficiencies, specifically highlighted by acute intermittent porphyria, caused by a lack of the enzyme porphobilinogen deaminase.
- A case study of a 40-year-old woman showed symptoms including abdominal pain, severe electrolyte imbalances, and neurological issues, leading to a diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria after tests revealed elevated porphobilinogen.
- Treatment involved administering hemin to stabilize her condition, emphasizing that this genetic disorder predominantly affects women aged 20 to 40 and requires careful management to prevent complications like hyponatremia.