Background: Pin site infection remains the most common complication following external fixation, with reported incidence rates varying widely. Understanding the microbiological profile of these infect

Background: Hookworm infestation adversely affect humans especially in developing countries. Agricultural workers are predisposed to acquiring hookworm infection due to direct exposure to soil or wate

Background: Cryptococcosis is a life-threatening opportunistic fungal infection predominantly affecting individuals with advanced HIV infection. In tuberculosis (TB)-endemic countries, pulmonary and d

Clostridioides difficile infection remains a leading cause of healthcare-associated diarrhea, linked primarily to broad-spectrum antibiotic use and gut microbiome disruption. Clostridioides difficile

Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) faced increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. During the early pandemic, shortages of N95 respirators made their rational, risk-based use essential. The Ministry

Objective: To describe a diagnostically challenging case of metastatic non-small cell lung carcinoma presenting as chronic pulmonary infection, resulting in prolonged diagnostic delay. Design: Single

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a major global health concern, often leading to infection, hospitalization, and in severe cases, limb amputation. This case series explores the clinical outcomes of usi

Background: Antitubercular therapy-induced drug-induced liver injury (ATT-DILI) is an important adverse effect of tuberculosis treatment that may necessitate treatment interruption and adversely affec

Objectives: To describe and grade the histopathological changes observed in gastric mucosal biopsies positive for Helicobacter pylori infection. Methods: Descriptive study analyzed 78 gastric mucosal

Background and study aim: Disinfectants play a crucial role in infection control in hospitals, but some bacteria can resist these disinfectants or contaminate them. This study aims to investigate the

Objective: This study evaluates intraoperative closure parameters and short-term postoperative outcomes comparing continuous intermittent crossed suturing to continuous suturing techniques for linea a

Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) represent one of the most severe complications of diabetes mellitus and are caused by neuropathy, vascular insufficiency, and infection. Glycemic control as evi

Background: Buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty (BMGU) is now the gold standard in the treatment of anterior urethral strictures, particularly of long lengths or recurrences. But heterogeneity of outco

Introduction: COVID-19 and diabetes mellitus have a bidirectional relationship as patients with diabetes are more susceptible to COVID and patients end up with new-onset diabetes after COVID-19 (NODAC

Diabetic foot infections (DFIs) represent a serious complication of diabetes, often leading to lower extremity amputations and increased morbidity. Standard treatment protocols typically involve wound