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January 2022 in “South Florida Journal of Development” A post-COVID-19 patient in Manaus developed cryptococcal meningitis, highlighting the need for better health education and sanitation.
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February 2015 in “Journal of parasitic diseases” Ivermectin injections and spray, along with hygiene measures, successfully treated sarcoptic mange in guinea pigs.
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March 2025 in “Nature Communications” NSC167409 can effectively inhibit the virus causing hand, foot, and mouth disease.
December 2025 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” Tick-bite alopecia can be identified by a bite-centered mark and treated with topical steroids, while SENLAT needs doxycycline.
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November 2015 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Changing the diet of mice lacking the enzyme CBS can affect symptoms related to the genetic condition.
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August 1981 in “JAMA” Toxic Shock Syndrome mainly affects menstruating women, can recur, and is linked to staph bacteria, with rapid treatment being crucial.
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April 2024 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” A 7-month-old mixed breed dog with dermatitis caused by Malassezia fungal infection and Rhipicephalus sanguineus tick infestation showed symptoms such as itching, alopecia, and oily, rancid skin. Diagnosis was confirmed through cytological examination and the dog exhibited lymphocytosis and hyperchromic macrocytic anemia. Treatment included oral itraconazole, loratadine, fish oil, sebasol shampoo, and multivitamins. After 14 days, the dog's condition improved with reduced symptoms and hair regrowth. To prevent recurrence, it is advised to keep the dog in a dry environment, maintain cleanliness, and limit contact with stray dogs.
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July 2023 in “Clinical case reports” Tinea capitis should be considered for scalp infections in infants.
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August 2016 in “Science Signaling” Alopecia areata patients show unique protein activity patterns, suggesting imbalanced signaling pathways.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” An addax had skin cancer that spread to lymph nodes and was euthanized.
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