rheumatic fever/diarrhea

Parasitic rheumatism is a rare condition characterized by inflammatory joint manifestations due to a parasitic infestation without parasites into joint cavity, (but, with circulating immune complexes, in serum, and synovial fluid; and with immunoglobulins and complement deposits in synovium in some

Traditional plant knowledge and uses of medicinal wild plants were investigated among the Marakwet community in Kenya. Data were collected through interviews with seven traditional healers and 157 questionnaires for local community members. Traditional names of the plants by traditional healers and

Rheumatic fever and acute glomerulonephritis are known to occur secondary to infection with Streptococcus pyogenes, and early elimination of the Streptococcus pyogenes by treatment with an appropriate antibiotic is required. Treatment with penicillins for 10 days has been recommended for

To investigate the prevalence of infections, particularly the frequency of shingles and the timing of varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivation, and antibiotic use, vaccinations, and joint trauma prior to and at diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We sent questionnaires to patients with

The etiology of scleroderma (SSc) is unknown; immunogenic stimuli such as infections and vaccinations could theoretically be risk factors for scleroderma. Our objective was to assess the relationship between viral and bacterial infections, and vaccinations, prior to diagnosis of SSc compared to

Six personal observations of aseptic acute arthritis with positive serology for yersinia pseudotuberculosis (YPT) have been related, the specific serodiagnosis was clearly positive (greater than 1/500) for all the patients and the rate variations of repeated examinations were constantly observed.

Acute pharyngitis/tonsillitis, which is characterized by inflammation of the posterior pharynx and tonsils, is a common disease. Several viruses and bacteria can cause acute pharyngitis; however, Streptococcus pyogenes (also known as Lancefield group A β-hemolytic streptococci) is the only agent

BACKGROUND In the genus Curculigo, Curculigo orchioides Gaertn, Curculigo capitulata (Lour) O. Ktze and Curculigo pilosa (Schumach. & Thonn.) Engl are often used in traditional medicine. Curculigo orchioides is used for the treatment of impotence, limb limpness, arthritis of the lumbar and knee

BACKGROUND Cornus mas L. (cornelian cherry) fruits have been used for centuries as traditional cuisine and folk medicine in various countries of Europe and Asia. In folk medicines, the fruits and other parts of the plant have been used for prevention and treatment of a wide range of diseases such as