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Trop Med Infect Dis
December 2024
Australian Defence Force Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute, Enoggera, QLD 4051, Australia.
Objective: Staphylococcus aureus (SA), including methicillin-resistant strains (MRSAs), is a major cause of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) in military populations. This study investigated SSTI incidence and SA carriage in a military training site over 16 weeks using a prospective observational cohort design.
Methods: Two training cohorts provided pre- and post-training self-collected swabs for bacterial carriage, and environmental swabs from accommodations, personal items, and training facilities.
Dissecting Cellulitis Presenting After Hair Restoration Surgery.
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Dermatology, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Nuevo León, MEX.
Dissecting cellulitis (DC) of the scalp is a chronic inflammatory condition marked by neutrophilic cicatricial alopecia, often linked to staphylococcal antigens. This case report details a 34-year-old male with scarring acne who developed DC following follicular unit extraction (FUE) approximately four months prior. Trichoscopic examination revealed brown pigmented dots, erythema, and melicerous crusts.
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Surgery, Shri BM Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Vijayapura, Karnataka, India.
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- Necrotising fasciitis (NF) is a serious, fast-spreading infection known as "flesh-eating disease," primarily affecting soft tissues and leading to skin necrosis.
- An elderly male developed periorbital NF after a minor head injury, showing symptoms like swelling and discharge, with a rare pathogen identified as the cause.
- The treatment involved antibiotics, surgery, and skin grafting, resulting in significant recovery, highlighting the need for quick diagnosis and intervention to avoid severe outcomes.
A retrospective observational study of orbital cellulitis in children - Recent trends.
J Family Med Prim Care
October 2024
Department of Ophthalmology, Patna Medical College, Patna, Bihar, India.
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- Orbital cellulitis is a serious bacterial infection behind the eye that can lead to severe complications, including blindness and even death; early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for better outcomes.
- A study evaluated 20 pediatric cases from March 2021 to February 2024, observing that most patients were boys around 7 years old, with typical symptoms including swelling and restricted eye movement; sinusitis was the primary source of infection in 45% of cases.
- Using orbital CT scans enabled 100% accurate diagnosis; while 75% of the children fully recovered, 25% experienced some visual impairment, highlighting the need for timely intervention and a multidisciplinary treatment approach.
Orbital Cellulitis Complicated by Cerebral Vein Thrombosis and Meningitis in a Young, Healthy Adult.
Cureus
October 2024
Internal Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA.
Orbital cellulitis is a serious infection that can lead to severe complications if not promptly diagnosed and treated. This case report describes an unusual presentation of bilateral orbital cellulitis in a previously healthy 29-year-old female, complicated by cerebral vein thrombosis and meningitis. The patient's young age and lack of significant medical history make this case particularly noteworthy.
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