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Patients who develop coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and present with hypoxic respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation typically follow acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) physiology [1]. In patients with COVID-19, tension pneumothorax is a potential cause of abrupt decompensation. It is critical to recognize tension pneumothoraces as early as possible, due to high mortality rate of up to 91%, if not diagnosed and treated promptly [2]. Case 1 A 63-year-old male with a medical history significant for asthma, hyperlipidemia, prostate cancer, and cluster headaches presented to the emergency department (ED) with worsening shortness of breath (SOB). The patient tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) six days prior to presentation. Because of being hypoxic on room air, the patient was supplemented with oxygen via nasal cannula. A computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest with contrast revealed widespread ...

Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by Candida , a yeast. There are over 20 species of Candida yeasts, but the one that most commonly causes infections is called Candida albicans .  It's found in the digestive tract, genital area, and on the surface of your skin. Thanks to the fungi-fighting bacteria in your body and your immune system, this type of Candida normally doesn't cause problems. But when it overgrows, it can cause infections and yeast rashes. When the infection is on your skin, it's called cutaneous (skin) candidiasis, aka a yeast infection on the skin. Kateryna Kon / Science Photo Library / Getty Images Common Types Candida yeasts set up residence in a number of different areas of the body, especially those that are warm, dark, and moist. They include: Skin folds, such as under the breasts and buttocks and in the navel In and around the vagina On and around the penis In the mouth and around the out...

If your baby is coughing or experiencing nasal congestion, it may be the result of an upper respiratory infection (URI). This is a common type of illness that affects kids and babies. In fact, young children have between 2 and 8 URIs each year, according to 2015 research. This is particularly common in the winter and spring months. The researchers suggest that babies in day care may deal with 14 or more URIs in a year. Here's what you need to know about specific URIs, how to spot the signs and symptoms, and which treatments can get your little one feeling better. An upper respiratory infection is an illness that leads to symptoms in the upper respiratory tract. You can think of this as any symptoms above the chest, such as those in the ear, nose, and throat. Influenza, for example, is not considered a URI because it affects both the upper and lower respiratory tracts. Both viruses and bacteria can cause URIs. Since babies have smaller nasal passages than older kids and adults, they...

Study design and setting This was a single hospital-based, retrospective observational study. The study setting was OCH, Japan. Approximately 39,000 patients visit the emergency room (ER) annually and nearly 7,000 patients are hospitalized after attending the ER each year [10]. Most patients with a suspected fUTI are initially examined in the ER. Adolescent and adult patients who are diagnosed with fUTI and who need to be hospitalized are admitted to the Division of Infectious Diseases. Patients with complicated pyelonephritis requiring surgical interventions such as double-J stent insertion, suprapubic cystostomy, or nephrostomy are admitted to the Department of Urology. Case definitions and data collection Febrile UTI was considered if a patient had symptoms of systemic inflammation (fever, chills, and malaise) and bladder symptoms (urinary frequency, urgency, and dysuria), which was supported by urinalysis (U/A) results that showed pyuria or bacteriuria (or both) and urine culture (...

Prostate problems have become one of the biggest health issues for men today. Lifestyle and poor diet are known risk factors for developing prostate problems. For those who think prostate issues are far away, know that how we treat our bodies when we are younger can greatly impact us in later years. All men are susceptible. Remember that "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"! So Why All the Fuss About the Prostate Anyway? A part of the male reproductive system, the prostate is a walnut shaped gland closely linked to the urinary system. The prostate surrounds the urethra, which is a tube that transports urine and semen. It plays a role in making and filtering semen to ensure healthy offspring. The prostate gradually grows larger as a man ages. Excessive enlargement can cause a variety of medical conditions and highly unpleasant symptoms. These include urinary problems, pain and sexua...

Objective This study aims to determine the relationship between the presence of urinary nitrite and bacterial resistance to antimicrobial therapy in patients with uncomplicated urinary tract infections. Methods During a six-month time period (April-October, 2020), we reviewed the urine samples of 59 adult outpatients from the Urology Department of Tbilisi State Medical University the First University Clinic with the diagnosis of urinary tract infection. The infecting microorganisms and the presence of urine nitrite were recorded. Resistance rates to the antibiotics were compared between the positive and negative nitrite groups. Chi-squared test was used to perform the statistical analysis using Prism software version 9.3.1 (GraphPad Software, Inc., San Diego, California). Results We examined the correlation between the nitrite-positive and -negative groups with the resistance pattern to ceftriaxone, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), ampicillin-sulba...

Pink eye, otherwise called conjunctivitis , is a common condition. Some types of conjunctivitis can be treated with antibiotic eye drops, but this is not the solution for other common types. Conjunctivitis involves inflammation of the conjunctiva (the membrane that covers the white portion of the eye). The conjunctiva provides lubrication to the eye's surface. It also has many blood vessels that can become inflamed. As the infection inflames the eye, the blood vessels expand and turn the eye its distinct pink color. Pink eye has various causes, including infections and allergies. There are two types of contagious pink eye—viral and bacterial. Viral conjunctivitis can produce symptoms of the common cold and cause the whites of the eyes to become red and cause a watery discharge that may last up to a couple of weeks. Meanwhile, bacterial conjunctivitis can also cause a red eye that may or may not have a mucus discharge. Pink eye is something that the bod...