Publications by authors named "P Ashwini"
Background: Tinea corporis (TC) is a common fungal infection affecting 20%-25% of the global population. Though diagnosing TC is straightforward, treatment has become challenging due to the use of certain medications and lack of follow-up, leading to resistance. Andrea et al.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Dermatophytosis is a major public health concern in India, especially in recent years, with an alarmingly rising trend, particularly in relation to recurrent and chronic infection. The number of studies examining the relationship between an individual's glycemic status and the development of dermatophytosis, and a comparison of the evolving species trend between diabetic and non-diabetic patients infected with dermatophytes, is limited.
Aims And Objectives: To study and compare the clinical and mycological aspects of dermatophytosis among diabetic and non-diabetic patients and to compare the culture isolates in both groups.
Clinical profile and thiamine transporter gene (SLC19A2 and SLC19A3) variations in infants with thiamine-responsive pulmonary hypertension and acute respiratory infection.
J Trop Pediatr
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- * This study compared infants diagnosed with TRPHTN and acute respiratory infection (ARI) to understand the differences in their presentation and investigated genetic variations in Thiamine transporter genes without finding conclusive results.
- * The research involved 82 infants, revealing that TRPHTN had specific symptoms and risk factors, while lactate and pulmonary pressure measurements proved effective in identifying thiamine deficiency issues.
Dermatoscopic evaluation of leprosy: A multi-centre cross-sectional study.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
March 2024
Background Leprosy is known to be a great mimicker. Its dermatoscopic evaluation may be of value in establishing diagnosis. Objective To study the dermatoscopic findings encountered across the leprosy spectrum.
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- The study compares a tri-partite scoring system (TPSS) used in teledermatology with the International Contact Dermatitis Research Group (ICDRG) grading, which is the standard for interpreting patch test results.
- The TPSS showed high sensitivity and specificity, with excellent agreement between two investigators' scoring methods, indicating it is a reliable alternative.
- The findings suggest that TPSS can effectively reduce patient visits by 50%, making it a practical option especially during situations like the COVID-19 pandemic.