Progress in Treatment and Prevention of Trichinellosis

Trichinellosis is a foodborne parasitic zoonosis widely distributed all over the world in most climates, except for deserts, with a burden of approximately 10,000 people per year and a 0.2%mortality rate. It transmitted to humans by the consumption of raw or undercooked meat contaminated with nematodes of Trichinella species. 

 

Trichinellosis is a public health hazard by affecting human patients and represents an economic problem in porcine animal production and food safety. In the international ranking of foodborne parasites, Trichinella spiralis (T. spiralis ) was among the top 10. T. spiralis is the most pathogenic and prevalent species causing trichinellosis in humans. Infection of humans occurs with the ingestion of Trichinella larvae that are encysted in muscle tissue of meat from domestic or wild animals. Read more>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The pros and cons associated with malaria drug to treat auto-immune diseases

Synthetic antimalarial drugs are employed in the treatment of different types of auto-immune diseases, especially for the systemic erythematosus lupus. However, they also reported some side effects, but are very rare.  

A 53 years old female, reported the hypothesis of a double toxicity, when treated chronically by Hydroquinidine and escitalopram for Bouverat disease. This case study reported that, chloroquine and hydroquinidine seems potentially more toxic on muscles. Hence, it is important for physicians to advice the patients about pros and cons of these drugs when treated. Read more>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The Relationship between Geomagnetic Disturbances and Multiple Sclerosis at the Edge of the Auroral Zone

For decades, researchers have sought to understand the relationship between geographic latitude and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The key was to find factors associated with latitude that could affect human health. The theses of relationships between ultra-violet radiation and/or vitamin Dexposure to MS have been explored but results have not been conclusive.

Another line of investigation has been the relationship of geomagnetic latitude and MS. Geomagnetic latitude is analogous to geographic latitude with orientations to the magnetic north and south poles instead of the geographic poles. In the 1960s, Barlow suggested that the prevalence of MS was more closely related to geomagnetic latitude than geographic. The influence of the sun also varies with latitude. Solar flares produce a variety of influences on the earth, such as geomagnetic disturbances (GMDs). GMDs are magnetic field oscillations in our environment caused by the interaction of the solar wind with the Earth’s magnetic field. Read more>>>>>>>>>>>

Feto-Maternal Outcome of Placenta Praevia after Previous Cesarean Section in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Placenta praevia is a rare form of impaired placentation where placenta lies low in uterine cavity, covering completely or partially the internal cervical ostium. Thefrequency of placenta praevia at the time of delivery average 1/200 births i.e.0.5%. 

 Low implantation is observed in 28% of pregnancies before 24 weeks, 18% after 24 weeks but at term it is only 3%. The prevalence of placenta praevia is significantly over estimated due to practice of routine mid-pregnancy scan, and many women currently undergo a repeat scan in late pregnancy for placental localization. The prevalence of placenta praevia (2.58%) was seen in 3rd and higher gravida group. It also showed an increase with age; the highest number of the patient (38.8%) was between 31-36 years and the lowest between 26-29 years (16.7%). Endometrial trauma due to abortion followed by Dissection & Evacuation (D&E), diagnostic D & E, uterine scar from myomectomy, uterine adhesion, endometritis are predisposing factor to placenta praevia. Read more>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Air borne and industrial Allergies may cause irritation and Prickly patches on the skin

Dust, sprays and the pollen may induce air borne allergies among human. When the body parts are exposed to such allergens, it may lead to irritation and patchy prickles and inconvenience. Face, eyes, neck, forearms and the ‘V’ portion of the chest may generallydevelop such allergies. Upon examination,  the treatment modalities can be determined.

 The air borne allergens and irritant agents can enter the environment in many different ways like vapors etc. The most common allergens and irritants causing airborne dermatitis has been listed. In India, Parthenium hysterophorus is the most common Compositae weed responsible for causing airborne dermatitis. This plant is also known as Congress grass or feverfew. Parthenium is originally a species of Mexico, brought to India along with wheat shipments from USA. Read more>>>>>>>>>>>>

Tuberculous Tenosynovitis Of The Wrist Joint: Imaging Findings On MRI

Tuberculosis of the musculoskeletal system is uncommon and presents in 10% of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Although atypical presentation of TB includes spine (51%) pelvis (12%), hip and femur (10%), kneeand tibia (10%), and ribs (7%), tuberculous infection of the wrist is rare. 

Tuberculosis still remains the primary cause of tendon sheath infection even though it is an uncommon site of extraarticular TB. Due to its delayed initial diagnosis and because it mimics many other disease processes, many complications arise secondary to tuberculous tenosynovitis. Median nerve compression leading to carpal tunnel syndrome may also occur in these patients. This report discusses the imaging findings on MRI of a patient who presented with wrist swelling and was confirmed to have tuberculosis of the wrist on histopathological examination. Read more>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

https://www.esciencecentral.org/journals/tuberculous-tenosynovitis-of-the-wrist-joint-imaging-findings-on-mri-2332-0877-1000307.php?aid=82111

Unique Epidemiological Patterns and Origin of the Outbreak of Human Infection with H7N9 AIV in China from 2013 to 2015

An epidemic of human infection (h-H7N9 AI) with a novel Avian Influenza A (H7N9) virus (h-H7N9 AIV)broke out in China in 2013. The first case occurred in Shanghai on February 19, 2013, neighbouring provinces were involved in the next months. Until May 10, 2013, 131 confirmed cases had been reported to the World Health Organization (WHO), of which 32cases died (24.4%). 

It was considered that the incidence and mortality were both high. Six hundred and twenty eight cases were confirmed up to April, 2015. Until June 2016, 767 cases had occurred only in the mainland with inputting cases in other regions and countries. It was suggested that the human infection with H7N9 AIV is “Natural Focus Disease” and the “Natural Focus” is in mainland China, therefore, it cannot be spread outward. “Natural Focus Disease” often is referred to as “Zoonosis” by most scholars in scientific papers.  Read more>>>>>>>>>>>>>>