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Kinins are generated in nasal secretions during allergic reactions and during induced rhinovirus colds. To determine if kinins may contribute to the symptomatology of these inflammatory reactions, 8 subjects were challenged with increasing doses of bradykinin or with placebo. Levels of albumin,
Novel coronavirus (NCoV-19), also known as SARS CoV-2, is a pathogen causing an emerging infection that rapidly increases in incidence and geographic range, is associated with the ever-increasing morbidity and mortality rates, and shows sever economic impact worldwide. The WHO declares the NCoV-19
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is an acute febrile, exanthematous illness associated with multisystem failure including shock, renal failure, myocardial failure and adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It usually presents with fever, pharyngitis, diarrhoea, vomiting, myalgia, and a scarlet
Around the 90-year anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, it is important to remember the international effort that went into responding to the new diseases, which appeared during the First World War, such as trench nephritis. This condition arose among soldiers in spring 1915, characterized by
The clinical course of 71 patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) was evaluated to determine relationships among nutritional status, gastrointestinal symptoms and survival. At baseline, weight loss was present in 98%, hypoalbuminemia (less than 3.5 g/dl) was present in 83%, and
BACKGROUND
Acute neck swelling with pharyngeal signs often triggers emergency consultation. Treatment and diagnosis are usually multidisciplinary. Failing to find a possible etiology may lead to misdiagnosis.
METHODS
A young man presented to the emergency room with a 4-day history of cough, neck
Patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN) can be considered high responders for IgA production; data which indicate a generalized hyperreactivity of the immune system include autoantibody production, increased response to viral vaccination, and high titers of antibodies to various common respiratory and
Objective: To investigate the clinical features and outcome of treatment for novel coronavirus pneumonia. Methods: Literature on novel coronavirus pneumonia was retrieved from PubMed and EMBASE databases. The relevant data was extracted and a meta-analysis was performed using
Besides group A (GAS), Lancefield group C beta-haemolytic streptococci (GCS) have been implicated as a causative agent in outbreaks of purulent pharyngitis. In this study we have investigated a class CI M protein of a Streptococcus dysgalactiae1:256, revealed that 26% of these sera showed
OBJECTIVE
To analyze the clinical characteristics and diagnosis of 2 cases with chylothorax due to primary lymphatic dysplasia and to elevate pediatrician's recognition level for this disease.
METHODS
Clinical manifestations of the children were retrospectively analyzed. Primary lymphatic dysplasia
OBJECTIVE
To compare the clinical and laboratory features of children with Kawasaki disease with those with acute adenoviral infection, which may mimic Kawasaki disease.
METHODS
We retrospectively compared the medical records of children with Kawasaki disease and atypical Kawasaki disease with those
Influenza is a serious disease for the elderly. Influenza causes high fever in the elderly, similar as in healthy adults. Cough lasts longer, but frequency and degree of sore throat and coryza is lower in the elderly. Rapid diagnosis kits based on enzyme-linked immunoassay contribute to quick
Influenza is a serious disease for the elderly. Although influenza causes a high fever in the elderly similar to that of healthy adults, the cough lasts longer but frequency and degree of sore throat and coryza are lower in the elderly. A characteristic of influenza in the elderly is a high
Lemierre's syndrome is a rare but a life threatening condition which affects young healthy individuals, was first described by Dr.Andre Lemierre in 1936. Incidence rates are between 0.6 and 2.3 per million population. It is found more commonly in males, with a male to female ratio of approximately
OBJECTIVE
To emphasize the importance of the early diagnosis and treatment of Lemierre syndrome caused by Arcanobacterium haemolyticum.
METHODS
A case of Lemierre syndrome caused by Arcanobacterium haemolyticum and three similar reported cases were reviewed.
RESULTS
A man complained of fever with a