10 results match your criteria: "Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) Allschwil Switzerland.[Affiliation]"

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  • Botryomycosis of the tongue is a rare chronic bacterial infection that appears as nodular masses and can resemble other diseases like mycetoma.
  • An 80-year-old male presented with painless swelling on the side of his tongue, and subsequent tests identified it as botryomycosis.
  • The case underscores the need for healthcare providers to be diligent in diagnosing unusual bacterial infections, especially in regions where similar diseases are common, to promote better patient outcomes.
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Key Clinical Message: In countries like Sudan, where several infectious diseases are prevalent, health care providers should not be satisfied with initial detection of a single pathogen and whenever it is feasible, they should investigate coinfections. Infections with high mortality or severe morbidity should be prioritized during the differential diagnosis particularly for diseases with similar clinical manifestations to reduce the death and disability rates. However, this requires substantial improvement in the diagnostic capacity.

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Key Clinical Message: Atypical presentations of eumycetoma can pose a challenge in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Healthcare providers thorough in their differential diagnosis and investigations, even in the absence of classic symptoms, in order to improve early detection and the case management for such a neglected tropical disease.

Abstract: In this communication, we present a case study of an unusual presentation of eumycetoma; a fungal infection that is considered a neglected tropical disease.

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Key Clinical Message: This case report highlights the role of infection in the development of GBS. Healthcare providers should consider .  in their differential diagnosis for patients with neurological syndromes.

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Key Clinical Message: In endemic areas, malaria-induced cerebellar ataxia should be suspected in patients presenting with neurological disorders including slurred speech, tremors, and a sense of imbalance and dizziness while walking. Healthcare providers should be aware to properly investigate and early detect and manage infections associated with the development of cerebellar ataxia to improve the case management and clinical outcome cost-effectively.

Abstract: Here, we report the clinical manifestations, investigations, and outcomes of a patient developed delayed cerebellar ataxia following a malaria infection: an unusual complication of the disease.

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Key Clinical Message: This case presents an atypical cystic presentation of mycetoma without sinuses or discharge. Awareness of these variations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and timely intervention, highlighting the need for healthcare professionals to consider diverse manifestations of mycetoma.

Abstract: Mycetoma is a chronic and debilitating infectious disease characterized by localized swellings and granulomatous lesions.

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Key Clinical Message: We report a case of febrile illness that was presented with mild symptoms. However, laboratory investigation confirmed a malaria and Rift Valley fever co-infection. Healthcare providers in settings endemic with several infectious diseases should seek rolling out possibilities of other infections prior to starting treatment for achieving effective case management with less resources and better safety of patients.

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Key Clinical Message: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection can be manifested with several neurological syndromes including GBS. Therefore, healthcare providers should consider HEV in their differential diagnosis for patients with neurological disorders.

Abstract: We report a case of Guillain-Barré syndrome associated with hepatitis E virus infection.

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Key Clinical Message: In a resource-limited setting such as Sudan, where diagnostic and surveillance capacities are limited and several dermal diseases with similar clinical presentation are endemic, further precautious must taking into account.

Abstract: Cutaneous tuberculosis (CTB) is a rare infection caused by . Atypical clinical presentations of CTB may resemble other skin neglected diseases.

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In this communication, we reported a series of six patients presented with Guillain-Barré syndrome that associated with COVID-19 infection, which was confirmed with RT-PCR. Here we discuss the laboratory investigation and case management, as well as clinical presentation and outcome of each case. The current report demonstrated the first case series of COVID-19-associated GBS-cases in Sudan.

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