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Ethiop J Health Sci
October 2024
Department of Pathology, Addis Ababa University, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains the deadliest infectious disease globally, with the kidneys being the most frequently affected organ in the genitourinary system. Isolated prostate involvement by tuberculosis is rare and may mimic prostate cancer. This case report aims to highlight the diagnostic challenges and therapeutic responses associated with isolated prostate tuberculosis, particularly in the context of significantly elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in a TB-endemic region.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInfect Dis Poverty
December 2024
Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China.
Background: Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has developed a rich theoretical system and practical experience in fighting to infectious diseases over the past thousands of years, and has played an important role in controlling the spread owing to its unique advantages. In particular, its significant contribution to the prevention and control of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is widely recognized. COVID-19 infection is mainly non-severe with a favorable overall outcome, but patients with comorbidities tend to have a poor prognosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Surg Case Rep
December 2024
Université Mohammed V de Rabat, Avenue des Nations Unies, Agdal, Rabat Maroc B.P:8007. N.U, Morocco; Department of Vascular Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire IBN SINA, Avenue Bettouga, Rabat 10000, Morocco; Head of Vascular Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire IBN SINA, Avenue Bettouga, Rabat 10000, Morocco.
Introduction And Importance: Tuberculous aortic aneurysms require rigorous medical and surgical management due to the various complications that pose a significant life risk, with recurrence being one of the most formidable postoperative complications. This recurrence is linked to significant hemorrhage and infection, subsequently increasing the risk of mortality. Aneurysmal involvement due to tuberculosis is documented and can affect all arteries, but localization in the common iliac artery is rare and serious, necessitating immediate management.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUrol Res Pract
October 2024
Núcleo Interdisciplinar de Pesquisa em Urologia (NIPU), Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Objectives: To identify the causes of delayed diagnosis of urogenital tuberculosis (UGT) through a qualitative study of patients with contracted bladder due to UGT.
Materials And Methods: Eight patients diagnosed with contracted bladder due to UGT were evaluated. Data were obtained using face-to-face in-depth interviews and supplemented with medical records analysis and personal medical files.
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