Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease during prolonged intermittent steroid therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a case report.

Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease (VKHD) is a rare systemic granulomatous autoimmune condition that affects melanocyte-rich organs including the eyes, inner ears, meninges, skin, and hair. VKHD causes chronic uveal inflammation and a loss in visual acuity in some patients. Patients generally respond well to steroid therapy.

Mycological and serological study of pulmonary aspergillosis in central India.

Purpose: To study the prevalence and predisposing factors of Aspergillus infection and correlate microscopic, culture and serological findings along with drug sensitivity.

Methods: Sputum samples from 123 patients of pulmonary disease with clinical suspicion of having fungal, especially Aspergillus infections, were examined microscopically and for culture. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of itraconazole was tested against the isolates.

Seroprevalence of human immunodeficiency virus infection in pregnancy in a tertiary care hospital.

Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) /Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is increasing at an alarming rate globally. It has now become a major challenge & threat to public health. HIV infection in women occur primarily during their reproductive years, hence pregnancy provides a unique opportunity for implementing prevention strategies against HIV infection.