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CS was first described by Dr. David G Cogan in 1945 as a non-syphilitic interstitial keratitis with vestibuloauditory symptoms (1). CS is rare, with fewer than 250 reported cases in the literature, and is mostly described in young adult Caucasian patients of both sexes (2). CS is an extremely rare disorder in Arabic and Middle Eastern countries(3). The novelty of this study is represented by being the first case reported within Jordanian population that is 7 million people. The classical form of

no evidence of bloody discharge occurring. There were various skins lesions on both shins (erythema nodosum) and a swollen right hallux. • Lab Results: • Blood tests revealed elevated leukocytes and thrombocytes above the normal range. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive proteins (CRP) were also elevated indicating systemic inflammation. • Endoscopy results showed ulcerations

Clinical laboratory, what comes to your mind when you hear that word? Do you think of one department such as Phlebotomy or many departments? After reading this paper you will have a better understanding about the departments of the clinical laboratory and what exactly a clinical laboratory is. There is more than just Phlebotomy when it comes to the clinical laboratory. I’ll be explaining what a clinical laboratory is and seven departments of the clinical laboratory. First, what is a clinical laboratory

In this research study we will be discussing a plethora of detailed medical information in hopes to leave you with a clear and concise understanding of the complications and treatments regarding the disease called System Lupus Erythematous and the issues involved with those suffering from it and other associated autoimmune diseases. First and foremost we must understand what lupus is. Lupus is an autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disease is when the immune system turns against the body and

Many people all over the world may have rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the small joints in the hands and feet (Mayoclinicorg, 2015). It is also an autoimmune disease, where the immune system sees the body as a foreign object and attacks it (Mayoclinicorg, 2015). As the chronic disorder matures, it could seep into the blood vessels and into other organs: heart, lungs, skin, and eyes (Mayoclinicorg, 2015). This chronic pain is found mostly

Disease: Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by an inflammation immune response to tissue that causes redness, swelling and pain of the digestive or gastrointestinal tract. Diagnosis: Symptoms of Crohn's disease vary from person to person and can be mild to severe. The symptoms of Crohn's disease depend on which part of the GI tract is inflamed. The GI tract refers to the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small & large intestines and anus. Some common Crohn's

1. What is PJP? PJP stands for Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia which is caused by a fungus called Pneumocystis jiroveci. This fungus is found in the environment and many people have already been exposed to it at a young age; however, if the person is healthy then he/she will not become sick. In a person with a weakened immune system, Pneumocystis jiroveci can cause a lung infection making it an opportunistic infection. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000671.htm 2. Differentiate between HIV-positive

Objectives: We aimed to assess the presence of DNA damage in full term newborns with neonatal sepsis. Materials and Methods: Sixty neonates with early onset neonatal sepsis and 45 apparently healthy controls were enrolled in the study. Screening of neonates were done by modified clinical sepsis score and hematological scoring system , adjusted to the results of blood culture and screening tests. Complete blood count, C-reactive protein and DNA study were done. Results In our study sepsis was

Treatments for cat scratch disease By Jonas Wilson, Ing. Med. Transmitted by the bite or scratch of a cat and occasionally by fleas or ticks, cat scratch disease (CSD) is a common bacterial infection. It is caused by Bartonella henselae and has a high prevalence in humid and warm climates. Children and adolescents are more likely than adults to have a higher risk of exposure. People who become infected present within 1 – 2 weeks with mild infection at the site of inoculation, which is followed

There are many tests are available to diagnose SLE. The tests available are antinuclear antibody (ANA), complete blood count (CBC), chest x-ray, serum creatinine, and urinalysis [24]. CBC is used to check red blood cells, white blood cells and platelet level which are typically abnormal in patients with SLE [24]. Urinalysis checks for kidney function, measuring the levels of protein and check for any urinal tract infection [68]. A complete physical is also conducted and the heart is checked for abnormal