scholarly journals A Review on Congenital Tuberculosis

Med Phoenix ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-22
Author(s):  
Anand Jha ◽  
Sujeeta Bhandari ◽  
Binod Kadel ◽  
Anjeela Kadel ◽  
Dhiraj Shah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Infected Mother ◽  
Normal Birth ◽  
Congenital Tuberculosis ◽  
The World

Background: Congenital tuberculosis is defined as infection acquired to a newborn from infected mother by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacilli during the intrauterine period or during normal birth. Though tuberculosis infection is very common all over the world, congenital tuberculosis is rare and mortality is 50%. Nonspecific symptoms in congenital tuberculosis and difficulties encountered in the diagnosis of tuberculosis in general, make it difficult to reach a final diagnosis so congenital tuberculosis is generally known clinically during the first postnatal month. Maternal tuberculosis is common but congenital tuberculosis is rare and fatal. Also the clinical features are not specific but diagnosis is difficult. So screening of all pregnant ladies can help in early diagnosis and prevention of congenital tuberculosis.Methods: This article has been produced by analyzing various publications since 1998 till date, and by using search gear, pub med, hinari and google.Result: Around 350 cases have been reported so far from different part of the world. There is paucity of data from our part of world.Conclusion: The difficulties in diagnostic and therapeutic conduct of this disease, which are of great interest to public health, points to the need to develop specific protocols. MED Phoenix Volume (1), Issue (1) July 2016, Page: 19-22

scholarly journals Dual burden of Zika and COVID-19 in India: challenges, opportunities and recommendations

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mainak Bardhan ◽  
Debolina Pramanik ◽  
Rizana Riyaz ◽  
Mohammad Mehedi Hasan ◽  
Mohammad Yasir Essar
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Zika Virus ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Healthcare Resources ◽  
Health Measures ◽  
The World ◽  
Significant Public Health ◽  
Congenital Zika Syndrome ◽  
Dual Burden

AbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in the world from last year, and any further insults like Zika virus will surely bring the apocalypse unto us. In July 2021, Zika began spreading in India, mainly in the state of Kerala. Zika infection resembles closely COVID-19 and other arboviral infections, which might lead to delayed and misdiagnosis, further leading to underreporting of cases. Some of the feared complications of Zika include Guillain–Barré syndrome and congenital Zika syndrome leading to microcephaly. Thus, Zika virus disease (ZVD) has significant public health and social impacts. Since the trifecta of infectious diseases (host, agent and environment) are all conducive to the spread of Zika in India, there is a huge risk that ZVD might become endemic in India, which is especially dangerous in the backdrop of this pandemic. This has to be stopped at all costs: the main aspects of which are public health measures, vector control and early diagnosis, especially in case of pregnant women. The diversion of healthcare resources for this pandemic has albeit made this difficult, but we must do our bit if we have to overcome this situation.

scholarly journals Tuberculosis: New Aspects of an Old Disease

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luisa Jordao ◽  
Otilia V. Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Innate Immunity ◽  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis ◽  
Host Defense ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Nitric Oxide Production ◽  
Phagosome Maturation ◽  
The World

Tuberculosis is an ancient infectious disease that remains a threat for public health around the world. Although the etiological agent as well as tuberculosis pathogenesis is well known, the molecular mechanisms underlying the host defense to the bacilli remain elusive. In this paper we focus on the innate immunity of this disease reviewing well-established and consensual mechanisms likeMycobacterium tuberculosisinterference with phagosome maturation, less consensual mechanism like nitric oxide production, and new mechanisms, such as mycobacteria translocation to the cytosol, autophagy, and apoptosis/necrosis proposed mainly during the last decade.

scholarly journals Synovial tuberculosis of the hand: An ancient disease in an unusual localisation

2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (02) ◽  
pp. 130-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renato Franz Matta Ramos ◽  
Lucas Cancian ◽  
Fernando Calcagnotto ◽  
Ricardo Zeni ◽  
Gabriel Varela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Transverse Carpal Ligament ◽  
Complete Excision ◽  
Antituberculosis Drugs ◽  
Osteoarticular Tuberculosis ◽  
The World

ABSTRACTBackground: Tuberculosis is the most prevalent infectious disease in the world. It is mainly caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Osteoarticular tuberculosis represents 1%–3%. Tenosynovitis is the most common form of the disease in the hand. Aims: The aim of this study is to present an update of synovial tuberculosis. Materials and Methods: The authors present a literature review, the clinical and surgical management and case reports. Results: The outcomes were satisfactory and were not report complications. Conclusions: Early diagnosis, surgical transection of the transverse carpal ligament, debridement and complete excision of the infected synovium may be required, along with antituberculosis drugs. Knowledge of this disease in the hand can provide a better diagnosis and outcome.

Autonomous Lab-on-Paper for Multiplexed, CRISPR-based Diagnostics of SARS-CoV-2

Lab on a Chip ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kun Yin ◽  
Xiong Ding ◽  
Ziyue Li ◽  
Maroun M. Sfeir ◽  
Enrique Ballesteros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Public Health Emergency ◽  
The World ◽  
Respiratory Coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has become a public health emergency and widely spread around the world. Rapid, accurate and early diagnosis of COVID-19...

scholarly journals Bacille Calmette-Guérin Osteomyelitis of the Distal Radius in a Toddler

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 134-139
Author(s):  
Ji-Young Kim ◽  
Ji-In Jeon ◽  
Hak Chang
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Distal Radius ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Proper Treatment ◽  
Bacille Calmette Guerin ◽  
Bcg Vaccination ◽  
The World

BCG (Bacille Calmette-Guérin) vaccine has been administered safely to billions of people all over the world. The Tokyo-172 strain has reported to have a lower virulence and side effects than other strains. BCG osteomyelitis of distal radius is a very rare but serious complication due to generalized dissemination of BCG. We report a rare case of BCG osteomyelitis of the distal radius in a 21-month-old girl who had no underlying disorders. Although uncommon, BCG osteomyelitis should be considered a possible complication of BCG vaccination under certain clinical features for early diagnosis and proper treatment.

scholarly journals Puffer Fish Poisoning

1970 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Azizul Haque ◽  
Q Tarikul Islam ◽  
ARM Saifuddin Ekram
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Respiratory Depression ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Favorable Outcome ◽  
Fish Poisoning ◽  
The World ◽  
Puffer Fish ◽  
Supportive Management

Puffer fish poisoning occurs sporadically throughout the world, especially in the coastal areas. It contains tetrodotoxin which can cause death by muscular paralysis, respiratory depression, and circulatory failure. Early diagnosis and supportive management could ensure a safe and favorable outcome. In this review article, we have tried to explore the pathophysiology, clinical features, and treatment of puffer fish poisoning. doi: 10.3329/taj.v21i2.3806 TAJ 2008; 20(2): 199-202

scholarly journals Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection in a Green-Winged Macaw (Ara chloroptera): Report with Public Health Implications

1998 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 1101-1102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita M. Washko ◽  
Heidi Hoefer ◽  
Timothy E. Kiehn ◽  
Donald Armstrong ◽  
Guy Dorsinville ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis ◽  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Human Infection ◽  
Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Infected Bird ◽  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Health Implications ◽  
Eyelid Skin ◽  
Culture Positive

Mycobacterium tuberculosis was isolated from the eyelid, skin, tongue, and lungs of a green-winged macaw (Ara chloroptera). Two persons living in the same household were culture positive for pulmonary tuberculosis 3 to 4 years before tuberculosis was diagnosed in the bird. Although humans have not been shown to acquire tuberculosis from birds, an infected bird may be a sentinel for human infection.

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