We present a premature infant with large intracardiac mass.She had a history of sepsis and umbilical venous catheterization in the neonatal period.Twenty-seven days after withdrawal of the catheter, a precordial murmur was noted.A large right atrial highly mobile mass Dishwasher Tray Rail Cap suspected to be thrombus was detected by echocardiograph
Myasis is the infestation by fly larvae (Diptera) in live vertebrates including humans.Myasis has been reported most commonly in tropical and subtropical areas around the world with poor sanitation and presence of cattle.Neonatal umbilical myiasis is an important cause of death in bovines and produces major economic losses in the livestock industry
142 Urethral stents were initially developed for the management of urethral strictures and obstructive voiding disorders in select patients.Urethral stent complications are common and may require stent explantation, which is often quite challenging.We present our experience with endoscopic removal of an encrusted UroLume proximal urethral stent in
Malaria parasite infection continues to inflict extensive morbidity and mortality in resource-poor countries.The insufficiently understood parasite biology, continuously evolving drug resistance and the lack of an effective vaccine necessitate intensive research on human malaria parasites that can inform the development of new intervention tools.Hu
ABSTRACT Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the most common nosocomial pathogens worldwide, known for its virulence, drug resistance, and elaborate sensor-response network.The primary challenge encountered by pathogens during the initial stages of infection is the immune clearance arising from the host.The resident macrophages of barrier organs serve