A clinicopathological study of rhinosporidiosis in a tertiary care hospital

Background: Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous infective disorder that is caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi. It usually presents as a soft polypoidal, pedunculated or sessile mass arising from the nasal mucosa. Common sites of occurrence of rhinosporidiosis are nasal cavity and nasopharynx, it can also be found in conjunctiva, larynx and maxillary sinuses.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the outpatient department of ENT, at Vinayaka Mission’s Medical College and Hospital for a period of 1 year 7 months from October 2011 to April 2013. During the study period, all cases that were diagnosed as rhinosporidiosis by histopathology were included in the study group. The aim of this study is to determine the epidemiology, risk factors, clinical features and evaluation of blood group in patients with rhinosporidiosis in a study group. Results: Majority of patients in our study were young male adults from low socio-economic strata and from rural area. The common sites involved were the nasal cavity and nasopharynx. It showed an association with blood group O type.Conclusions: Rhinosporidiosis is an infective disease which is seen in individuals using surface water sources for daily needs. It requires careful clinical evaluation and diagnosis. Patients in high risk group with suspicion should undergo surgical excision with electrocautery. Careful follow up is essential for early diagnosis of recurrence.

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Fingerprints & Blood Group Distribution In Identification Process At Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross Sectional Study

IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences ◽

10.9790/0853-1605017174 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 16 (05) ◽

pp. 71-74

Author(s):

Rajeshwar S Pate ◽

Mohit V Rojekar ◽

Rohan C Hire ◽

Mangesh S Ghadge

Keyword(s):

Blood Group ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Identification Process ◽

Group Distribution

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The Relation of ABO Blood Group to the Severity of Coronavirus Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study From a Tertiary Care Hospital in Karachi

Cureus ◽

10.7759/cureus.16598 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Fazal U Rehman ◽

Syed Furrukh Omair ◽

Fatima Memon ◽

Bakhtawar J Rind ◽

Danish Ahmed Memon ◽

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Keyword(s):

Blood Group ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Abo Blood Group ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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A study about urinary tract infection among patients attending tertiary care hospital

International Surgery Journal ◽

10.18203/2349-2902.isj20173399 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (8) ◽

pp. 2620 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Arunachalam U. ◽

Ponmudi C. ◽

Prashant V. Solanke ◽

Deepam Das ◽

Vignesh N. ◽

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Keyword(s):

Tertiary Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Study Group ◽

Common Symptom ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Recurrent Uti ◽

Study Population

Background: UTI is a second most common type of infection, accounting for nearly 25% of all infections. Lower UTIs are much more common in women than in men, particularly in the under 50’s. UTI are common among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Recurrent UTI is a common phenomenon that is observed among women who have experienced uncomplicated UTIs. Usually 5-10 days of antibiotic therapy is done for treating UTI. Successful antimicrobial therapy will usually ameliorate symptoms promptly, with substantial clinical improvement in 48 to 72 hours. The objective is to find out the knowledge and practice about UTI among UTI sufferers.Methods: The study design is cross sectional study. The study period is from July 2016 to February 2017. The study place is Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences. The sample size is (4PQ/d²) = 31. Systematic random sampling techniques are used. Institutional ethical committee clearance was obtained.Results: In the study 90.3% are women. In the study 32.3% had a recurrent UTI. In the study population about 51.7% take adequate or plenty of water. In this study 35.5% have poor knowledge, 42% have moderate knowledge and 19.5% have a good knowledge about UTI.Conclusions: From the study, it is learnt that UTI is common among the women and recurrence is the most common thing among the asymptomatic UTI group. The common symptom experienced by the study group is dysuria and frequency and most in the study group used to take less than recommended amount of water daily. They believe drinking plenty of water and cleanliness can prevent the UTI. The knowledge about UTI among the group is fairly good.

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Socio-demographic Characteristics of Extradural Haematoma (EDH) Patients: Expeience of 63 Cases in Bangladesh

Journal of Science Foundation ◽

10.3329/jsf.v15i2.37783 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 52-56

Author(s):

MM Ehsanul Haque ◽

Shamima Sultana ◽

Md Saiful Alam ◽

Kamalesh Saha ◽

Wahida Begum

Keyword(s):

Head Injury ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Young Male ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Intracerebral Haematoma ◽

Extradural Haematoma ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Male Patients

Banckgroud: Extradural haematoma can occur due to head injury to different group of people.Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to see the socio-demographihc characteristics of extradural haemorrahge (EDH) patients attended at a tertiary care hospital Dhaka city.Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the Department of Neurosurgery at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh from July 2001 to July 2003 for a period of two (2) years. Patients with the history of head trauma admitted in Neurosurgery unit of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital which were being diagnosed as EDH both clinically and radiologically were included as study population. Head injury patient with subdural haematoma, intracerebral haematoma, EDH associated with ASDH or ICH were excluded form this study. The diagnosis of EDH was made by clinically and by non contrast CT-scan in all patients. The details of socio-demographihc chacteristics among the patients were recorded.Result: A total 63 patients were included. In this study maximum patients were in the age group 21 to 30 years which was 26(41.3%) cases. The ratio between male and female was 14.75:1. Among 59 male patients, 15(25.4%) cases were pedestrian; 10(16.9%) cases were driver or helper; 14(23.7%) cases were passenger; 13(22.0%) cases were labourer and 7(11.8%) caseswere rickshaw puller. Among female out of 4 patients, 2 (3.1%) were garment workers , 2(3.1%) were house wife. Majority were poor socio-ecnomic condition which was 41(65.1%) cases followed by middle and high which were 17(27.0%) and 5(7.9%) cases respectively.Conclusion: In conclusion young male patients coming from poor socio-economic condtion are the most common acute extra dural haemorrahge patients.Journal of Science Foundation, July 2017;15(2):52-56

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Prevalence and pattern of tobacco consumption in urban community: a cross-sectional study in adults of Central India

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20213031 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (8) ◽

pp. 3976

Author(s):

Priyal H. Tolani ◽

Sarita K. Wadhva

Keyword(s):

Tobacco Use ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Central India ◽

Tobacco Consumption ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

High Risk Group ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Tobacco Epidemic

Background: The emergence of tobacco related diseases is a burgeoning public health problem. Every year, more than 8 million people die from tobacco use worldwide. It is one of the major causes of death and disease in India and accounts for nearly 1.35 million deaths every year. India is also the second largest consumer and producer of tobacco. There is an urgent need to curb tobacco use and reduce the associated morbidities and mortalities. The present study was the first step in the process of generating strategies to control the use of tobacco by estimating the prevalence and pattern of tobacco use in an urban community.Methods: Study was conducted in the field practice area of an urban health training center of a tertiary care hospital. House to house survey was done. Houses were selected by systemic random sampling. All the people above 15 years of age were included in the study, with total subjects interviewed being 590.Results: 371 (62.88%) study subjects were males and 219 (37.19%) were females. The prevalence of tobacco consumption was found to be 34.06%, 28.81% used smokeless form of tobacco and 3.39% were smokers. About 1.86% consumed both forms of tobacco.Conclusions: Prevalence of tobacco consumption particularly of smokeless form was quite high. Identification of high-risk group and their pattern of tobacco consumption is crucial in developing innovative and effective strategies to curb the tobacco epidemic in India.

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Comparative study of maternal and perinatal outcome in pregnancies with and without umbilical cord around foetal neck

International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20190886 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 1096

Author(s):

Pundalik K. Sonawane ◽

Deep M. Bhadra

Keyword(s):

Umbilical Cord ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Common Finding ◽

Control Group ◽

Study Group ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Nuchal Cord ◽

The Difference

Background: Umbilical cord around neck of the foetus is called the nuchal cord. The aims and objectives are to find out the incidence of nuchal cord around foetal neck at delivery, and to compare and evaluate intrapartum and postpartum maternal and foetal outcome in those with or without nuchal cord at delivery.Methods: It is a prospective cross-sectional study conducted at tertiary care hospital for period of 12 months. Of 1380 patients, 934 patients were enrolled in present study after meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria of which 150 patients were included in study group who delivered with nuchal cord and 784 patients in control group who delivered without nuchal cord.Results: Present study showed 18.84% incidence of nuchal cord at delivery. Duration of labour was 6.51hrs in study group and 6.15hrs in control group and the difference was statistically significant. Rest of the intrapartum and postpartum events were statistically not significant. Mean length of cord was more in patients delivered with loop of cord around foetal neck as compared to another group and it is statistically significant.Conclusions: Nuchal cord is a common finding at the time of delivery. However, it is per-se not an indication of LSCS and it only increases the operative morbidity.

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