Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2022
Case ReportsMicrosporidial Keratitis - First Case Series of a Rare Pathogen in the Wake of Flood Disasters of 2022 in Pakistan.
The recent monsoon rains in Pakistan were unprecedented and caused flooding all over Pakistan, especially in Sindh and Balochistan. Following this national disaster, various water-borne and contagious diseases started erupting all over the country. In such a calamity-struck city of Jacobabad, we started receiving cases with a peculiar set of ocular complaints mimicking viral keratoconjunctivitis. ⋯ In this case series, we highlight the strong correlation of emergence of microsporidial keratitis in patients following exposure to pooled water bodies after the monsoon rainy season and floods. Moreover, this report will help create awareness in eye professionals regarding the prevention, timely diagnosis and treatment of these rare and emerging cases. Key Words: Keratitis, Spores, Water-borne diseases, Microsporidia.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2022
Observational StudyRelationship between Systemic Immune-inflammation Index and Mortality in Intensive Care Patients Diagnosed with Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever.
To evaluate the power of the systemic immune-inflammation index in the prediction of mortality in severe Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever patients. ⋯ Crimean-congo hemorrhagic fever, Systemic immune inflammation index, Mortality, Platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio.