Publications by authors named "Mona Beaini"
Visceral leishmaniasis in Lebanon a report of four cases: case series and review.
J Infect Dev Ctries
February 2018
Introduction: Leishmaniasis comprises a complex of vector-borne diseases, caused by more than 20 species of the protozoan genus Leishmania, and ranging from localized skin ulcers to lethal systemic disease. It is endemic in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Mediterranean region. In the Middle East countries like Syria reports high incidence of the disease.
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- Regular consumption of licorice beverages can lead to pseudohyperaldosteronism, causing low potassium levels and potential muscle weakness.
- A case study of a 62-year-old man showed that severe weakness in his limbs was linked to hypokalemia from licorice intoxication.
- In regions where licorice drinks are common, clinicians should consider licorice toxicity in patients presenting with muscle weakness and low potassium, as prompt electrolyte correction can quickly restore health.
Background: Neonatal screening programs for common disorders like phenylketonuria, congenital hypothyroidism, and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency are not fully established at the national level in Lebanon. Screening for the above disorders was carried out for newborns delivered at the American University of Beirut Medical Center over a period of five years.
Subjects And Methods: Blood specimens collected 2-3 days after birth were applied to neonatal screening blood collection cards.
A seventy-two-year-old man with transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder received intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) following which he developed left testicular pain and swelling that partially resolved with conservative treatment. Six months later a second course of BCG was given for recurrent disease. Ten months later, he developed left testicular swelling and severe induration along with a draining scrotal sinus.
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