An Atypical Initial Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematous With Bilateral Lower Extremity Edema and Unilateral Pleural Effusion.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune condition more commonly observed in women of childbearing age. The most commonly reported initial presentations were fatigue, arthritis, and skin manifestations. However, due to the involvement of a variety of organs, diagnosis remains a challenge for physicians.

Small Cell/Neuroendocrine Prostate Cancer: A Rare Treatment-Resistant Variant Presenting as Acute Onset Severe Back Pain.

Adenocarcinoma of the prostate is the most frequent subtype of prostate cancer. Being an androgen-driven disease, androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is one of the mainstay treatments for prostatic adenocarcinoma. ADT however can induce androgen resistance and can cause neuroendocrine differentiation of the cells and subsequently can lead to the emergence of neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC).

A Case of Acute Extensive Viral Sinusitis Secondary to Acute Epstein Barr Virus.

Unlabelled: Infectious mononucleosis (IM), the most common presentation of acute Epstein Barr virus (EBV) infection, typically presents with fever, pharyngitis and lymphadenopathy. We describe an unusual case of IM presenting as acute sinusitis. A 25 year-old male presented to the emergency department with worsening right frontal sinus pain along with fever, chills, and greenish nasal discharge for 3 weeks.

Secukinumab-Induced Crohn's Disease in a Patient Treated for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a common form of arthritis that occurs in children, typically with an onset before the age of 16 years. It can affect joints in any part of the body. As per the International League of Rheumatology, JIA is classified into systemic arthritis, oligoarthritis, extended oligoarthritis, polyarthritis (rheumatoid factor positive), polyarthritis (rheumatoid factor negative), enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA), juvenile psoriatic arthritis (JPsA), and .

A Case of Severe Cardiomyopathy Due to Covid-Induced Myocarditis, Completely Resolved after Colchicine and Immunoglobulin Therapy.

Unlabelled: Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) is well known for causing acute respiratory distress syndrome. Among other systemic complications, myocarditis is a frequently reported presentation as well as complication. One systematic review reported a 14% mortality rate in patients with COVID-19 myocarditis.

Retroperitoneal Hematoma: A Sequela of Acute Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis Post Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography.

Unlabelled: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a diagnostic and therapeutic tool for pancreaticobiliary diseases. Like every other procedure, ERCP can lead to complications that include pancreatitis, cholecystitis, perforation, and rarely, retroperitoneal hematoma. We present a case of post-ERCP acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis resulting in retroperitoneal hematoma and sequelae of unilateral hydronephrosis and ileus.

as sole organism responsible for vertebral osteomyelitis/discitis and vertebral collapse in a patient with intravenous drug abuse.

is the most commonly isolated organism in osteomyelitis, while gram-negative bacteria (GNB) comprises only a minor portion. GNB osteomyelitis is usually seen in patients with bacteraemia, recent genitourinary infection, open fractures or trauma and is rarely seen in the spines. Our case is a man in his 30s with no significant risk factors except an extended history of intravenous drug use (IVDU), who presented with back pain and subsequently developed vertebral collapse.

Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection among slaughterhouse workers in Yangon Region, Myanmar: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Toxoplasmosis, having the significant consequences affecting mortality and quality of life, is still prevalent in various places throughout the world. The major gap in surveillance for Toxoplasma gondii infection among high-risk population, slaughterhouse workers, is an obstacle for the effective policies formulation to reduce the burden of toxoplasmosis in Myanmar. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis and associated factors of seropositivity among slaughterhouse workers in Yangon Region, Myanmar.

Workflow for Identification of Burkholderia pseudomallei Clinical Isolates in Myanmar.

Burkholderia pseudomallei, the highly infectious and causative organism of melioidosis, was first identified in Myanmar in 1911. B. pseudomallei was identified in Myanmar because of its genetic relatedness to Burkholderia species.

Presence of in the 'Granary of Myanmar'.

Melioidosis is a frequently fatal infectious disease caused by the Gram negative bacillus Although it was originally discovered in Myanmar, the disease disappeared from sight for many decades. This study focuses on detection of in soil in selected sampling sites in an attempt to start to fill the gaps in the current status of our knowledge of the geographical distribution of in soil in Myanmar. This cross-sectional study consists of 400 soil samples from 10 selected study townships from two major paddy growing regions.

A cross-sectional survey of soil-transmitted helminthiases in two Myanmar villages receiving mass drug administration: epidemiology of infection with a focus on adults.

Background: Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) are still highly prevalent in southeast Asia. The country of Myanmar has had ongoing mass drug administration (MDA) programmes since 2003 in an attempt to control STH and reduce STH-related morbidities. Whilst the MDA programmes have reported high nationwide coverage, there have been no epidemiological surveys that included measurements from adults.