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View article: A Case of Silent Mycobacterial Endocarditis Masked as Refractory Hyperparathyroidism
A Case of Silent Mycobacterial Endocarditis Masked as Refractory Hyperparathyroidism Open
Non-tuberculous mycobacteria are a rare cause of infectious endocarditis and are associated with a high mortality rate. Formal recommendations guiding treatment are lacking, non-standardized, and generally rely on prior case reports. This …
View article: A systematic review of the immuno-inflammatory dysfunction secondary to viral hemorrhagic fevers; Ebola and Lassa fever
A systematic review of the immuno-inflammatory dysfunction secondary to viral hemorrhagic fevers; Ebola and Lassa fever Open
The viral hemorrhagic fevers Ebola and Lassa fever are endemic to Sub-Saharan Africa. Both viruses are characterized by high case fatality risk and lifelong debilitating sequelae including blindness and deafness. However, despite these fin…
View article: Ebola Virus–Specific Neutralizing Antibody Persists at High Levels in Survivors 2 Years After Resolution of Disease in a Sierra Leonean Cohort
Ebola Virus–Specific Neutralizing Antibody Persists at High Levels in Survivors 2 Years After Resolution of Disease in a Sierra Leonean Cohort Open
Ebola virus (EBOV) infection results in Ebola virus disease (EVD), an often severe disease with a nonspecific presentation. Since its recognition, periodic outbreaks of EVD continue to occur in sub-Saharan Africa. The 2013-2016 West Africa…
View article: Ebola Virus–Specific Neutralizing Antibody Persists at High Levels in Survivors 2 Years After Resolution of Disease in a Sierra Leonean Cohort
Ebola Virus–Specific Neutralizing Antibody Persists at High Levels in Survivors 2 Years After Resolution of Disease in a Sierra Leonean Cohort Open
Ebola virus (EBOV) infection results in Ebola virus disease (EVD), an often severe disease with a nonspecific presentation. Since its recognition, periodic outbreaks of EVD continue to occur in sub-Saharan Africa. The 2013–2016 West Africa…
View article: Calcific uraemic arteriolopathy presenting as cellulitis of the dorsal foot
Calcific uraemic arteriolopathy presenting as cellulitis of the dorsal foot Open
Calcific uraemic arteriolopathy (CUA) is a rare and poorly understood entity that typically presents with painful lesions affecting adipose-rich areas of the lower extremities. We report an unusual case of CUA presenting as presumed cellul…
View article: Seroprevalence of anti-Lassa Virus IgG antibodies in three districts of Sierra Leone: A cross-sectional, population-based study
Seroprevalence of anti-Lassa Virus IgG antibodies in three districts of Sierra Leone: A cross-sectional, population-based study Open
Background Lassa virus (LASV), the cause of the acute viral hemorrhagic illness Lassa fever (LF), is endemic in West Africa. Infections in humans occur mainly after exposure to infected excrement or urine of the rodent-host, Mastomys natal…
View article: The prevalence of Post-Ebola Syndrome hearing loss, Sierra Leone
The prevalence of Post-Ebola Syndrome hearing loss, Sierra Leone Open
View article: 729. Lassa Fever Associated Hearing Loss
729. Lassa Fever Associated Hearing Loss Open
Background Hearing loss (HL) is the second leading cause of disability affecting approximately 19% of the world’s population. Despite well known social, economic, and neurologic consequences this condition receives little attention. Lassa …
View article: Lassa Fever Induced Hearing Loss: The Neglected Disability of Hemorrhagic Fever
Lassa Fever Induced Hearing Loss: The Neglected Disability of Hemorrhagic Fever Open
View article: A Review of Hearing Loss Associated with Zika, Ebola, and Lassa Fever
A Review of Hearing Loss Associated with Zika, Ebola, and Lassa Fever Open
The neglected tropical diseases Zika, Ebola, and Lassa fever (LF) have all been noted to cause some degree of hearing loss (HL). Hearing loss is a chronic disability that can lead to a variety of detrimental effects, including speech and l…