Disseminated central nervous system tuberculoma in a patient with scrub typhus: A case report

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Central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis mainly manifests as tuberculous meningitis and intracranial tuberculosis; intramedullary tuberculosis is uncommon. Scrub typhus is an acute naturally occurring infectious disease caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi. CNS tuberculoma following typhus is rare. The present study described a 60-year-old man with high fever, muscle soreness, yellowish skin and sclera and hepatosplenomegaly. At first, the patient was diagnosed with scrub typhus, after treatment with doxycycline he recovered completely. However, half a month after discharge, the patient experienced headache, night sweats and anorexia. Tuberculosis-specific enzyme-linked immunospot assay showed positive Mycobacterium tuberculosis antibody in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Metagenomic next-generation sequencing detected the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in CSF. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain and spinal cord showed multiple rings enhancing lesions in the cerebral hemispheres, cerebellum, brainstem and spinal cords. After the diagnosis of CNS tuberculoma, the patient was started on conventional anti-tuberculosis therapy resulting in a good prognosis.

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Thomas Weitzel, Sabine Dittrich, Javier López … (2016)

Scrub typhus is a life-threatening zoonosis caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi organisms that are transmitted by the larvae of trombiculid mites. Endemic scrub typhus was originally thought to be confined to the so called "tsutsugamushi triangle" within the Asia-Pacific region. In 2006, however, two individual cases were detected in the Middle East and South America, which suggested that the pathogen was present farther afield. Here, we report three autochthonous cases of scrub typhus caused by O. tsutsugamushi acquired on Chiloé Island in southern Chile, which suggests the existence of an endemic focus in South America. (Funded by the Chilean Comisión Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica and the Wellcome Trust.).

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Outbreak of scrub typhus in Pondicherry.

M Vivekanandan, Anna Mani, Yamini Sundara Priya … (2010)

To describe the diverse clinical and laboratory manifestations of scrub typhus diagnosed in Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry. All cases of febrile illness diagnosed as scrub typhus over a period of 2 years were analysed. Diagnosis was based on the presence of the eschar and/or positive Weil Felix test with a titre of > 1:80. Fifty cases of scrub typhus were seen over a period of 2 years (April 2006 and April 2008). Common symptoms were high grade fever of 7-14 days duration, nausea, vomiting, headache, myalgia, cough and breathlessness. Eschar was seen in 23 cases (46%) and the common sites were axilla, breast and groin. Weil Felix test was positive in 39 cases (78%). Liver enzymes were elevated in nearly all cases (95.9%). Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS) was present in one third of our patients (17 out of 50, 34%). Hypotension (8 patients, 16%), renal impairment (6 patients, 12%), ARDS (4 patients, 8%) and meningitis (7 patients, 14%) were some of the important complications. There was a dramatic response to doxycycline in nearly all the patients. Scrub typhus has emerged as an important cause of febrile illness in Pondicherry. Empirical treatment with doxycycline is justified in endemic areas.

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Systematic review on long-term adverse effects of inhaled corticosteroids in the treatment of COPD

Marc Miravitlles, Ariadna Auladell-Rispau, Mònica Monteagudo … (2021)

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) are indicated for the prevention of exacerbations in COPD; however, a significant proportion of patients at low risk of exacerbations are treated with ICSs. We conducted a systematic review including a diversity of types of study designs and safety outcomes with the objective of describing the risk of adverse effects associated with the long-term use of ICSs in patients with COPD. A total of 90 references corresponding to 83 studies were included, including 26 randomised clinical trials (RCTs), 33 cohort studies, and 24 nested case–control (NCC) studies. Analysis of 19 RCTs showed that exposure to ICSs for ≥1 year increased the risk of pneumonia by 41% (risk ratio 1.41, 95% CI 1.23–1.61). Additionally, cohort and NCC studies showed an association between ICSs and risk of tuberculosis and mycobacterial disease. There was a strong association between ICS use and local disorders such as oral candidiasis and dysphonia. The association between ICSs and the risk of diabetes and fractures was less clear and appeared significant only at high doses of ICSs. Since most patients with COPD are elderly and with frequent comorbidities, an adequate risk–benefit balance is crucial for the indication of ICSs. Long-term use of inhaled corticosteroids in COPD is associated with a significantly increased risk of side-effects, especially oral candidiasis, dysphonia, pneumonia, mycobacterial disease, diabetes and fractures https://bit.ly/3t0AGfO

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Journal ID (nlm-ta): Exp Ther Med

Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Exp Ther Med

Journal ID (publisher-id): ETM

Title: Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine

Publisher: D.A. Spandidos

ISSN (Print): 1792-0981

ISSN (Electronic): 1792-1015

Publication date Collection: June 2024

Publication date (Electronic): 23 April 2024

Publication date PMC-release: 23 April 2024

Volume: 27

Issue: 6

Electronic Location Identifier: 260

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Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan 410000, P.R. China

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Correspondence to: Professor Guohua He, Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, University of South China, 161 Shaoshan South Road, Changsha, Hunan 410000, P.R. China 690565087qq.com hjp5421807@ 123456163.com

Abbreviations: CNS, central nervous system; CSF, cerebrospinal fluid; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; CT, computed tomography; mNGS, metagenomics next generation sequencing

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Publisher ID: ETM-27-6-12548

DOI: 10.3892/etm.2024.12548

PMC ID: 11097286

PubMed ID: 38756901

SO-VID: d3014f8d-bc0b-4781-93aa-102a2dbb87f8

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Date received : 27 September 2023

Date accepted : 20 February 2024

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Disseminated central nervous system tuberculoma in a patient with scrub typhus: A case report

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