Publications by authors named "Marko Belamaric"
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- - Detection and monitoring of TORCH infections during pregnancy is crucial, as they can lead to severe congenital abnormalities despite typically causing mild morbidity in mothers.
- - A study testing 1,032 women revealed varying seroprevalence rates for TORCH pathogens: 20.1% for toxoplasmosis, 91.3% for rubella, 70.5% for cytomegalovirus, 66.8% for HSV-1, and 3.5% for HSV-2, with age and geography influencing these rates.
- - There has been a declining trend in seroprevalence for TORCH pathogens compared to earlier studies (2005-2011), suggesting that monitoring maternal serology
The Association Between Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Diet: An Update.
Acta Dermatovenerol Croat
December 2023
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by painful inflammatory lesions, predominantly affecting areas of the skin rich in apocrine glands, such as inguinal, axillary, submammary, and anogenital regions, with an estimated global prevalence between 1%-4%. The treatment of HS is challenging with various treatment modalities employed to control the disease. Since the condition is chronic and life-impairing, many patients have looked for ways to complement their conventional treatment procedures with non-medical interventions, among which dietary interventions have been of particular interest.
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- Herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2) are common viral infections, and a study in Croatia aimed to assess their prevalence among pregnant women from 2011 to 2021, updating previous research from 2005-2010.
- The study tested 667 pregnant women for HSV antibodies, finding that 69.9% were positive for HSV-1 and only 3.8% for HSV-2, with an increase in HSV-2 prevalence linked to older age.
- Results indicate that HSV-1 remains stable among pregnant women, while HSV-2 prevalence has decreased; the research highlights the need for serological screening to identify at-risk women during pregnancy.
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- * Characterized by dark, hyperpigmented macules and occasionally comedo-like lesions, DDD is diagnosed through clinical observation and skin biopsies.
- * A case study involves a 39-year-old patient with skin discoloration and itching in the vulvar region, confirmed as DDD despite unsuccessful treatments and an overall asymptomatic nature of the disease.