Tag: case
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US reports its first New World parasitic screwworm infection in decades
Introduction: The United States has reported its first case of New World parasitic screwworm infection in a human in decades. This development marks a significant event, as the parasitic insect, known for its ability to infest living animal tissue, has not been documented in a human in the U.S. for a considerable period. The case…
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US reports its first New World parasitic screwworm infection in decades
Introduction: The United States has reported its first human infection with the New World parasitic screwworm in decades, a significant development marking the re-emergence of this potentially devastating parasite in the country. The case, identified in Maryland, brings renewed attention to the threat posed by this organism, which was once largely eradicated from the U.S.…
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Diagnostic dilemma: Rare condition made a woman see people as dragons
Introduction: A woman experienced persistent, lifelong hallucinations where human faces transformed into dragon-like features, presenting a significant diagnostic challenge. This case highlights the complexities of diagnosing rare neurological and psychiatric conditions that manifest in unusual perceptual distortions. The core of the diagnostic dilemma lies in identifying the underlying cause of these specific, recurring visual hallucinations…
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US reports its first New World parasitic screwworm infection in decades
Introduction: The United States has reported its first case of New World parasitic screwworm infection in a human in decades, marking a significant public health development. This infection, caused by the larvae of the Cochliomyia hominivorax fly, typically affects livestock but can also infest warm-blooded animals, including humans. The recent diagnosis in Maryland brings renewed…
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Diagnostic dilemma: Rare condition made a woman see people as dragons
Introduction: A woman experienced persistent, lifelong hallucinations where individuals’ faces transformed into dragon-like features, presenting a significant diagnostic challenge. This case highlights the complexities of diagnosing rare neurological and psychiatric conditions that manifest with unusual perceptual disturbances. In-Depth Analysis: The core of this case revolves around a woman’s lifelong experience of visual hallucinations, specifically the…