Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has presented an unprecedented challenge to the global healthcare system, prompting an urgent need to understand the factors influencing patient outcomes. Critical to improving treatment protocols and reducing mortality rates is an in-depth assessment of the clinical profile, laboratory findings, and management strategies employed in treating COVID-19 patients. This research provides valuable insights that could influence future therapeutic approaches and public health strategies, ultimately aiming to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with COVID-19.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a chronic hepatotropic blood-borne infection. The transmission of HCV in patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) is more common in comparison to the general population due to factors such as frequent blood transfusions, prolonged vascular access, and the potential for nosocomial infections. Western Rajasthan in India is home to numerous teaching and training hospitals that cater to a large number of HD patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Cervical lesions, often linked to high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection, pose a significant public health concern globally. Human HPV is considered the principal etiological factor in the development and transformation of pre-malignant lesions of the cervix leading to cervical carcinoma. The global distribution of HPV genotypes exhibits significant variability, liable to be influenced by the intricate interplay of geographical and biological factors among different HPV types and host immunogenetic elements.
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