scholarly journals A case report of a pregnant woman with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and her live-born infant

Biomedicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 551-553
Author(s):  
Altynai Zhumabekova ◽  
Tugolbai Tagaev ◽  
Vityala Yethindra ◽  
Shirin Zhumabaeva ◽  
Datka Ysabaeva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Pregnant Woman ◽  
Polymerase Chain Reaction Analysis ◽  
Term Infant ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Born Infant ◽  
History Of ◽  
Polymerase Chain

In December 2019, an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) occurred in Wuhan, China. The disease, which is now a global pandemic, is reportedly associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). In this study, we report a case of COVID-19 in a 31-year-old pregnant woman who showed symptoms that included fever, a four-day history of dry cough, and myalgia. Real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction analysis of naso- and oropharyngeal samples was positive for the SARS-CoV-2. A cesarean section was performed during the acute phase of COVID-19; the full-term infant was isolated from his mother and underwent formula feeding. He was healthy and negative for the SARS-CoV-2. This report describes the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of the mother’s illness and its effects on her live-born infant.

scholarly journals A rare case of melanoma of the rectum hemorrhoid nodule

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-44
Author(s):  
Vladimir Selaković ◽  
Milan Ranisavljević ◽  
Tijana Vasiljević ◽  
Bratislav Stoiljković ◽  
Biljana Kukić
Keyword(s):  
Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Polymerase Chain Reaction Analysis ◽  
Symptomatic Therapy ◽  
Anorectal Melanoma ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
Polymerase Chain ◽  
Rare Malignancy ◽  
Tumor Dna

Anorectal melanoma (AM) is an aggressive and very rare malignancy. The aim of this case report is to present a case of anorectal melanoma that occured in hemorrhoidal node after a colorectal surgery. A patient aged 69 years was treated at the Oncology Institute of Vojvodina for histopathological (HP) verified melanoma of the anorectum (S100, HMB45 and Melan A positive) localized in the hemorrhoidal node. Wide local excision was made. Three months after the operation secondary deposits ocurred at the site of the colorectal anasthomosis, stomach, lung and brain. Polymerase chain reaction analysis of tumor DNA found no mutation in the BRAF V600 gene. Five months after the operation the patient is still alive and on supportive and symptomatic therapy. Despite its rarity, AM should always be considered in unusual anorectal lesions first at all in hemorrhoid nodules.

scholarly journals Diagnosis of Atypical Neurocysticercosis by Polymerase Chain Reaction Analysis: Case Report

1999 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 1331-1332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taru Meri ◽  
T. Sakari Jokiranta ◽  
Simo Granat ◽  
Fredrika Collander ◽  
Matti Valtonen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Polymerase Chain Reaction Analysis ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
Polymerase Chain

scholarly journals Rapid growth atypical mycobacteria infection associated with growth hormone injections: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian David Cardozo Lomaquiz ◽  
Tamara Frontanilla ◽  
Natalia Scavone ◽  
Alba Fretes ◽  
Nathalia Torales ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Trauma Surgery ◽  
Excisional Biopsy ◽  
Polymerase Chain Reaction Analysis ◽  
Atypical Mycobacteria ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
Atypical Mycobacterial Infection ◽  
Polymerase Chain

Introduction. Infections caused by fast growing mycobacteria have increased markedly worldwide. They are normally associated with trauma, surgery or cosmetic interventions. Paraguay has a deficit in sanitary control including clinics, private practices, and aesthetic centres. This situation is accompanied by the easy access to drugs, which leads to the performance of exclusively medical aesthetic procedures by people without professional knowledge or training. Case report. A 26-year-old female patient comes to a medical consultation with pain and bruising in the abdominal area with more than 3 months of progression, without fever or apparent cause. Later, she confessed to the application of subcutaneous injections of ‘growth hormones’ at the gym. Excisional biopsy of the lesions was carried out for anatomopathological and microbiological studies. In addition, the use of polymerase chain reaction analysis was indicated because of the strong suspicion of an atypical mycobacterial infection. The Ziehl-Neelsen staining was negative for BAAR, and the PAS-Hematoxylin negative for fungal elements. When performing the culture, the growth of atypical mycobacteria was observed on chocolate and blood agar medium culture. Through the polymerase chain reaction study, it was possible to identify the atypical mycobacterium as ‘Mycobacterium abscessus’. Conclusion. The irresponsible application of medications by people without professional authorization or biosafety precautions can lead to the development atypical infections that are difficult to diagnose and treat. This situation could lead to serious complications and even death.

Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome in a Child with Recent Covid-19 Infection: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. 3476-3477
Author(s):  
Youssef A. Alqahtani ◽  
Ayed A. Shati ◽  
Ahmad A. Alhanshani ◽  
Faisal H. Tobeigei ◽  
Saleh M. Alqahtani
Keyword(s):  
Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Supportive Therapy ◽  
Active Phase ◽  
Acute Onset ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
Cutaneous Manifestations ◽  
Upper And Lower Extremities ◽  
History Of ◽  
Polymerase Chain

Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome is a rare skin disease affecting children at the first years of age. The condition is clinically featured by blisters on the skin of the legs, buttocks and arms. A history of viral infection preceding the disease was reported for many cases. A 12-month-old boy, free of any medical illnesses, was presented with a history of acute-onset rash for five days prior to presentation that was preceded by a history of fever for two days then subsided. The rashes appeared initially on his buttocks, then spread to his upper and lower extremities and trunk. The child had fever, sore throat and coryza symptoms with lethargy. A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) swab was taken to test for SARS-CoV-2, which was positive two weeks before rash onset. All symptoms resolved in 1 week with supportive therapy and the current rashes appeared two weeks later in the patient. Gianotti–Crosti syndrome may follow the active phase of infection for some cases. It should not be misdiagnosed with dermatological simple eruptive disorders. The clinical features for covid-19 associated infection are typical for the well-known clinical picture of the syndrome. The case was reported to improve clinicians’ awareness and help in better understanding and reporting cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19. Keywords: Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome; Infants; Children; covid-19; Corona

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