scholarly journals First case report on pathogenic fungus Fonsecaea sp. Negroni from skin of Pelophylax kl. esculentus L. in Serbia

2017 ◽  
pp. 307-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milos Stupar ◽  
Katarina Breka ◽  
Imre Krizmanic ◽  
Srdjan Stamenkovic ◽  
Nikola Unkovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nature Reserve ◽  
Reference Data ◽  
Pathogenic Fungus ◽  
Skin Surface ◽  
Adhesive Tape ◽  
First Case ◽  
Cotton Blue ◽  
Causative Agents ◽  
Basic Reference ◽  
Dematiaceous Hyphomycete

Non-harmful adhesive tape method was applied directly on the skin surface of edible frog (Pelophylax kl. esculentus), captured in vernal ponds on the locality ?Stevanove ravnice? within the Special Nature Reserve ?Deliblatska pescara?, in order to detect fungal dwellers of frogs? skin. Light microscopy analyses of Lactophenol Cotton Blue mounted adhesive tape samples taken from frog?s ventrum revealed the presence of melanized septate hyphae, branched conidiophores with chains of single-celled ovoid conidia, arising directly from the skin, which corresponds to morphological features of dematiaceous hyphomycete - Fonsecaea sp. Since members of genus Fonsecaea are frequently cited as causative agents of chromomycosis in amphibians, as well as human phaeohyphomycosis, world?wide, it is of great significance to study the presence of this fungal pathogen on amphibians in Serbia in order to make the basic reference data of the incidence of these pathogens in this region.

scholarly journals An Unusual Case of Perirenal Abscess Caused by Campylobacter and Peptostreptococcus Species

2022 ◽  
Vol 2022 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Krystal Hasel ◽  
Ahlaa Salim ◽  
Paul Adjei ◽  
Jeremy D. Gradon
Keyword(s):  
Case Reports ◽  
Thoracic Wall ◽  
Perinephric Abscess ◽  
Oral Infections ◽  
Oral Transmission ◽  
Abdominal Abscesses ◽  
First Case ◽  
Intestinal Infections ◽  
Causative Agents ◽  
Campylobacter Infection

Intra-abdominal abscesses mostly derive from the intra-abdominal viscera. Campylobacter spp. are Gram-negative rods which are known to cause oral infections but rarely have been documented to cause extra-intestinal infections resulting in abscesses. We report an atypical case of Campylobacter rectus (C. rectus) and Peptostreptococcus spp. bacteria isolated from a perinephric abscess presenting as abdominal pain. Abscesses originating from outside the gastrointestinal tract have been reported in other similar case reports infecting the head, brain, and thoracic wall amongst others. The potential source and development of such a Campylobacter infection could be due to multiple hypotheses. This is a first case report of perinephric abscess development. Studies have suggested person-to-person (fecal-oral) transmission along with insects serving as primary reservoirs. Seeding of bacteria through infections in the oral cavity or through infections in the bowel microperforations has also been considered as plausible reasons. Since C. rectus has been isolated in such rare instances, it should be kept in mind when considering differential diagnosis of potential causative agents for extra-oral infections such as invasive abscess formations.

scholarly journals A Case of Liver Abscess withDesulfovibrio desulfuricansBacteremia

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saho Koyano ◽  
Keita Tatsuno ◽  
Mitsuhiro Okazaki ◽  
Kiyofumi Ohkusu ◽  
Takashi Sasaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Abscess ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Anaerobic Bacteria ◽  
Desulfovibrio Desulfuricans ◽  
Clinical Specimens ◽  
Sulfate Reducing ◽  
Oral Amoxicillin ◽  
First Case ◽  
Causative Agents ◽  
Amoxicillin Clavulanic Acid

Desulfovibriospp. are gram-negative, sulfate-reducing, and anaerobic bacteria found in the digestive tract of humans. BecauseDesulfovibriospp. are infrequent causative agents of infectious diseases and are difficult to isolate and to identify from clinical specimens, the appropriate antibiotic therapy to infection withDesulfovibriospp. has not been determined. We report the first case of liver abscess with bacteremia due toDesulfovibrio desulfuricansto show the clinical presentation and treatment. The patient was successfully treated with intravenous piperacillin-tazobactam and oral amoxicillin-clavulanic acid.

A thin, flexible multielectrode grid for high-density surface EMG

2004 ◽  
Vol 96 (1) ◽  
pp. 327-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. G. Lapatki ◽  
J. P. van Dijk ◽  
I. E. Jonas ◽  
M. J. Zwarts ◽  
D. F. Stegeman
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Application ◽  
Electrode Array ◽  
Skin Surface ◽  
High Density ◽  
Adhesive Tape ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Single Motor Unit ◽  
Facial Musculature ◽  
Density Surface ◽  
Broad Clinical Application

Although the value of high-density surface electromyography (sEMG) has already been proven in fundamental research and for specific diagnostic questions, there is as yet no broad clinical application. This is partly due to limitations of construction principles and application techniques of conventional electrode array systems. We developed a thin, highly flexible, two-dimensional multielectrode sEMG grid, which is manufactured by using flexprint techniques. The material used as electrode carrier (Polyimid, 50 μm thick) allows grids to be cut out in any required shape or size. One universal grid version can therefore be used for many applications, thereby reducing costs. The reusable electrode grid is attached to the skin by using specially prepared double-sided adhesive tape, which allows the selective application of conductive cream only directly below the detection surfaces. To explore the practical possibilities, this technique was applied in single motor unit analysis of the facial musculature. The high mechanical flexibility allowed the electrode grid to follow the skin surface even in areas with very uneven contours, resulting in good electrical connections in the whole recording area. The silverchloride surfaces of the electrodes and their low electrode-to-skin impedances guaranteed high baseline stability and a low signal noise level. The electrode-to-skin attachment proved to withstand saliva and great tensile forces due to mimic contractions. The inexpensive, universally adaptable and minimally obstructive sensor allows the principal advantages of high-density sEMG to be extended to all skeletal muscles accessible from the skin surface and may lay the foundation for more broad clinical application of this noninvasive, two-dimensional sEMG technique.

scholarly journals First case of fungal keratitis due to Aspergillus minisclerotigenes in Iran

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Karimizadeh Esfahani ◽  
Alireza Eslampoor ◽  
Somayeh Dolatabadi ◽  
Mohammad J. Najafzadeh ◽  
Jos Houbraken
Keyword(s):  
Severe Pain ◽  
Corneal Transplantation ◽  
Common Species ◽  
Fungal Keratitis ◽  
Transplantation Surgery ◽  
First Case ◽  
Body Sensation ◽  
Uncontrolled Diabetes ◽  
Causative Agents

Background and Purpose: Herein, we report the first case of fungal keratitis due to Aspergillus minisclerotigenes in a 68-year-old rural woman admitted to the Ophthalmology Center of Khatam-Al-Anbia Hospital in Mashhad, northeast of Iran. Case report: The patient presented with severe pain, burning, foreign body sensation, and reduced vision in her right eye. She had long-term uncontrolled diabetes and was not able to close her eye due to an anatomical problem with the eyelid. The cornea smear sample was cultured, and the fungus was initially identified as Aspergillus flavus. The isolated strain was further identified by sequencing a part of the calmodulin gene as A. minisclerotigenes. The patient did not respond to any antifungal treatments (e.g., amphotericin B and voriconazole drops, and fluconazole 300 mg/day); therefore, she was eventually subjected to corneal transplantation surgery. Conclusion: Fungal keratitis can be caused by the less common species. The reliable identification of the causative agents can be accomplished by the implementation of molecular methods.

scholarly journals Accuracy assessment of terrestrial laser scanning and digital close range potogrammetry for 3D cultural heritage

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah Taha Ahmed Albourae
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Reference Data ◽  
Accuracy Assessment ◽  
Terrestrial Laser Scanning ◽  
First Case ◽  
Culture Heritage ◽  
Close Range

There are various surveying techniques used in the field of cultural heritage documentation. Close Range Photogrammetry (CRP) and Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) techniques have been widely used in 3D modeling applications. Various research studies integrate these techniques to enhance the quality of the data acquired. The main objective of this research is to assess the accuracy of TLS and CRP. The two methods are applied to two culture heritage case studies, which are located in the historic district in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The data obtained from both techniques is compared with data captured using traditional surveying techniques as reference data. The results show that TLS tends to be more accurate than CRP. In the first case study (Bab Makkah), CRP and TLS produced 0.044 m and 0.008 m overall RMS error, respectively; while CRP produced 0.025 m and TLS produced 0.021 m in the second case study (Bab Sharif).

scholarly journals Pulmonary Talcosis in an Immunocompromised Patient

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Thanh-Phuong Nguyen ◽  
Sowmya Nanjappa ◽  
Manjunath Muddaraju ◽  
John N. Greene
Keyword(s):  
Interstitial Lung Disease ◽  
Lung Disease ◽  
Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
Philadelphia Chromosome ◽  
Radiographic Findings ◽  
First Case ◽  
Causative Agents ◽  
Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
Immunocompromised State ◽  
Infectious Etiology

The first case of pulmonary talcosis or talc pneumoconiosis related to inhalation of talc during its extraction and processing in mines was described by Thorel in 1896. Pulmonary talcosis is most commonly seen secondary to occupational exposure or intravenous (IV) drug abuse and, occasionally, in excessive use of cosmetic talc. Based on literature review, there has been an increase in reported incidents of pulmonary talcosis due to various forms of exposure to the mineral. We report an 82-year-old man who is diagnosed with Philadelphia chromosome positive pre-B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treated with palliative imatinib who presented with chronic hemoptysis and dyspnea shortly after his diagnosis. His symptoms were initially thought to be due to an infectious etiology due to his malignancy, immunocompromised state, and radiographic findings until high-resolution computerized tomographic (HRCT) findings showed a diffuse pulmonary fibrosis picture that prompted further questioning and a more thorough history inquiry on his exposure to causative agents of interstitial lung disease. Very often, patients do not recognize their exposure, especially in those whose exposure is unrelated to their occupation. Our case emphasizes the need for thorough and careful history taking of occupational and nonoccupational exposure to known causative agents of interstitial lung disease.

scholarly journals A Master List of Non-Stellar Objects

1977 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 167-169
Author(s):  
ROBERT S. DIXON
Keyword(s):  
Globular Clusters ◽  
Reference Data ◽  
Clusters Of Galaxies ◽  
Stellar Objects ◽  
Readable Form ◽  
Practical Standpoint ◽  
Order Of Magnitude ◽  
Quasi Stellar Objects ◽  
Basic Reference ◽  
Scientists And Engineers

It has been nearly 70 years since Dreyer completed his famous NGC and IC compendia of all the 13,000 non-stellar objects known in his time. Since then, the number of these objects known has increased by an order of magnitude, but this knowledge is scattered throughout the astronomical literature in such a way that it 1s nearly inaccessible from a practical standpoint to any individual.The present work is an amalgamation of all known catalogs of non-stellar objects, in a uniform, easily readable form. It is Intended not only for astronomers, but also for scientists and engineers in other fields who have need for rapid access to this basic reference data. The types of objects included are galaxies (including both normal and all specialized types such as interacting, peculiar, dwarf, Seyfert, etc.), clusters of galaxies, nebulae of all kinds (planetary, reflection, emission, absorption, etc.), blue objects, groups of stars (open and globular clusters, associations, rings, chains, etc.), quasi-stellar objects, super-novae and others. The Information given for each object includes name, 1950.0 position, angular diameter in arcseconds, magnitude, description, and original reference. A portion of the work is shown in Figure 1. Approximately 185,000 listings appear in the full master 11st.

scholarly journals Case Series of Irritated Giant Acrochordons Arising from Skin Folds

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (C) ◽  
pp. 304-307
Author(s):  
Fiedyawati Kusuma ◽  
Jemie Rudyan
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Skin Surface ◽  
Pain Sensation ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Endocrine Disorder ◽  
Short Stalk ◽  
First Case ◽  
Skin Fold ◽  
The Right ◽  
Oval Shape

BACKGROUND: Acrochordons are pedunculated papules or nodules with a soft consistency and smooth contour, sometimes apparently growths often hang on thin stalk, with the most acrochordons size was 2–5 mm. Occasionally, due to frictions of the pedicle, acrochordon can become inflamed, tender, and even gangrenous. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a case series of three giant acrochordons, first case, 19-year-old female come to my OPD clinic with a big mass on her left vagina, with pain and hot while being touched, and fever. On examination big nodule on the right labia mayor was found, with diameter 20 × 20 cm, short stalk, firm, warmed, and pain sensation while touched, with several excoriated skin surface. Second case, 23-year-old female presented in my OPD with a mass in her left vagina, associated with pain and several bleeding spots while being touched, with diameter of 5 × 5 cm. Third case, 31-year-old female consulted to OPD clinic with a year of history having a mass on her right buttock, which gradually increases in size and causing a light pain. On examination, short pedunculated nodule was found at the right buttock, diameter 10 × 6 cm, oval shape, firm, and several excoriated plaques. All cases were diagnosed as giant acrochordons and were performed excision. The previous studies state that the larger lesions of acrochordons in the groin or upper thighs maybe associated with diabetes mellitus and obese individuals. Due to the twisting or strangulated of the pedicle, all three cases of giant acrochordons become inflamed, tender, irritated, infarction, and even gangrenous. In general, it was advised to have the acrochordons removed, particularly in the skin fold of axillae, groin, or vagina, since they will gradually develop in size. CONCLUSION: Giant acrochordons usually relate to the growth hormone like activity. Hence, they may associate with endocrine disorder. It may occasionally become inflamed, tender, and even gangrenous due to frictions. General principle is to have the acrochordons removed, particularly in skin fold area.

scholarly journals Bacterial gastroenteritis caused by the putative zoonotic pathogen Campylobacter lanienae: First reported case in Germany

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliane Fornefett ◽  
Anne Busch ◽  
Sandra Döpping ◽  
Helmut Hotzel ◽  
Dagmar Rimek
Keyword(s):  
Type Species ◽  
Campylobacter Coli ◽  
Pathogenic Potential ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Link Type ◽  
First Case ◽  
Strain Collection ◽  
Causative Agents ◽  
Bacterial Gastroenteritis ◽  
Abattoir Workers

Foodborne campylobacteriosis is the most common cause of human bacterial enteritis in Germany. Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli are the main causative agents for enteric disease, but a number of other species are involved, including rare ones. These rare Campylobacter spp. are emerging zoonotic pathogens in humans due to increasing international movement of supplies, livestock and people. Campylobacter lanienae was first isolated from healthy abattoir workers in Switzerland and at first its pathogenic potential for humans was considered to be low. Recently, the first case of Campylobacter lanienae -associated human enteritis was reported in Canada. Here, we describe a case of mild Campylobacter lanienae -associated enteritis with subsequent asymptomatic excretion in a butcher. The isolate is available at the TLV strain collection (no. TP00333/18). This first reported case of human Campylobacter lanienae campylobacteriosis in Germany demonstrates the agent’s likely zoonotic pathogenicity.

scholarly journals Myeloproliferative diseases as causative agents of portal and hepatic veins thrombosis

2007 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-89
Author(s):  
Dj. Culafic ◽  
P. Miljic ◽  
M. Perisic ◽  
S. Djuranovic ◽  
D. Popovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Portal Vein ◽  
Portal Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Gastric Varices ◽  
Hepatic Veins ◽  
Budd Chiari Syndrome ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
First Case ◽  
Myeloproliferative Diseases ◽  
Causative Agents ◽  
Chiari Syndrome

Thrombosis of portal and hepatic veins is one of the most severe complications and most important causes of death of patients with chronic myeloproliferative diseases. Based on results of the past studies, myeloproliferative diseases were the causes of hepatic veins thrombosis in 30% and portal vein thrombosis in 20% of patients. The study presented 4 patients with myeloproliferative diseases complicated by thrombosis of splanchnic veins, aiming at the illustration of issue complexity in diagnostics and therapy. Two patients with portal vein thrombosis and recurring hemorrhage from esophageal varicosity were described. The first case was planned for shunting, while another case sustained bleeding on what account his anticoagulant therapy was discontinued, but it caused mesenterial thrombosis resulting in lethal outcome. Another two patients had hepatic veins thrombosis. Due to frequent, life-threatening bleeding from the esophageal and gastric varices, a patient with chronic Budd-Chiari syndrome and lineal vein thrombosis underwent mesocaval shunting. An immediate postoperative period was manifested by multiple thrombosis and hemorrhages that ended in his death. A patient with the acute Budd-Chiari syndrome was administered myelosuppressants and anticoagulants on time so reperfusion was restored. In myeloproliferative diseases, thrombosis of portal and hepatic veins gives rise to excessive portal hypertension with profuse hemorrhage from the esophageal and gastric varicosity which is difficult to manage because of complex coagulation disorders.

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