Infectious Diseases
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Body lice tied to low hemoglobin, anemia risk
The investigators compared admission hemoglobin levels between hospitalized patients with and without body lice, matched in a 1:3 ratio on age,...
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Painful Fungating Perianal Mass
A 21-year-old man presented to our clinic with rectal pain of 2 months’ duration that occurred in association with bowel movements and rectal...
From the Journals
Sexually transmitted infections on a 30-year rise worldwide
Conference Coverage
Antibiotic prescriptions to Black and Hispanic/Latinx patients in the U.S. are often inappropriate
“We were really surprised mainly by the racial findings.”
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Erythematous Plaque on the Groin and Buttocks
A 68-year-old man presented with an extensive erythematous plaque of 3 weeks’ duration that started in the groin and spread to the buttocks. He...
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Experts decry CDC’s long pause on neglected tropical disease testing
The loss of testing for two devastating parasites – Chagas and Leishmania – was particularly significant.
From the Journals
Emerging tick-borne pathogen has spread to state of Georgia
“The prevalence of human cases is low, and the virus appears to be present at very low levels in populations of lone star tick.”
Cosmeceutical Critique
Cupping in dermatology
Over the past decade, the popularity of this ancient procedure has been increasing in the United States.
Case Reports
Acral Papulovesicular Eruption in a Soldier Following Smallpox Vaccination
Smallpox vaccination is associated with several potential cutaneous adverse reactions, ranging from benign self-limited hypersensitivity reactions...
Case Reports
Vesicular Eruption Secondary to Bites by Larval Amblyomma americanum
This report highlights a case of a widespread vesicular eruption secondary to bites by larval Amblyomma americanum sustained by a 58-year...
Conference Coverage
Skin reactions to first COVID-19 vaccine don’t justify forgoing second dose
“There are no serious adverse consequences from these cutaneous reactions,” said Dr. Esther Freeman.