Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Eleonora Anci, Camille Braun, Annalisa Marinosci, Frederique Rodieux, Elise Midun, Maria-Jose Torres, Jean-Christoph Caubet
Summary: Viruses may cause non-allergic drug skin reactions and also play important roles in drug-induced skin reactions, especially in DRESS syndrome. Understanding the mechanisms of virus- and drug-induced skin reactions is crucial for clinical reflection and patient care.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yu Sawada, Ayako Setoyama, Yumiko Sakuragi, Natsuko Saito-Sasaki, Haruna Yoshioka, Motonobu Nakamura
Summary: The skin is exposed to various environmental stimuli, leading to inflammatory immune responses, especially towards cutaneous fungal infections. IL-17 producing cells play a crucial role in anti-fungal action, but their actual impact remains unclear. Research focuses on the role of IL-17-producing cells in cutaneous fungal infections and characteristics of infectious fungi on the skin.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Yayi Zhao, Rossybelle P. Amorrortu, Neil A. Fenske, Basil Cherpelis, Jane L. Messina, Vernon K. Sondak, Anna R. Giuliano, Michael J. Schell, Tim Waterboer, Michael Pawlita, Sandrine McKay-Chopin, Tarik Gheit, Massimo Tommasino, Dana E. Rollison
Summary: The study investigated the association between UV radiation and various cutaneous viral infections, finding a positive correlation between UV exposure and three markers of Beta-HPV infection.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eleni Sfyri, Vasiliki Kefala, Effie Papageorgiou, Athena Mavridou, Apostolos Beloukas, Efstathios Rallis
Summary: This study aimed to determine the incidence of Molluscum Contagiosum (MC) and warts among young competitive swimmers in Greek swimming clubs, finding a high prevalence of both infections, with warts being more common in females. Proper measures for reducing the risk of transmission of warts and MC in Greek swimmers are necessary.
Review
Dermatology
Leonie Huitema, Taylor Phillips, Vitali Alexeev, Marjana Tomic-Canic, Irena Pastar, Olga Igoucheva
Summary: The pathogenic invasion of Staphylococcus aureus in chronic skin diseases poses a major concern, leading to persistent and life-threatening non-healing wounds. Despite being recognized as extracellular pathogens, S. aureus can also invade skin cells and evade the host immune responses to persist in chronic infections. Understanding the intracellular life cycle and escape mechanisms of S. aureus is crucial for developing strategies to reduce its pathogenic invasion and persistence in chronic cutaneous infections.
EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Dermatology
Chieko Fujishima, Jumpei Tahara, Sawa Munemoto, Chika Hioki, Hiroka Sasaki, Haruka Yoshida, Hiroo Matsuo, Yuji Miyamoto, Norihisa Ishii, Hitoshi Kudo
Summary: Nontuberculous mycobacterial infections, particularly cutaneous infections, in Japan show distinct clinical and microbiological characteristics compared to other countries. Mycobacterium marinum is the most common cause, and ulcer-type infections are associated with Mycobacterium ulcerans, while nodules are common in infections caused by Mycobacterium chelonae and Mycobacterium marinum.
JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Allergy
Hainan Yue, Yoshie Umehara, Juan Valentin Trujillo-Paez, Ge Peng, Hai Le Thanh Nguyen, Panjit Chieosilapatham, Chanisa Kiatsurayanon, Pu Song, Ko Okumura, Hideoki Ogawa, Shigaku Ikeda, Francois Niyonsaba
Summary: Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that is often associated with other atopic symptoms. The pathogenesis is complex and involves genetic predisposition, immune dysfunction, and environmental factors. Factors like irritation and skin infections play a crucial role in triggering and exacerbating the disease.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL ALLERGY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
M. L. Groner, E. D. Bravo-Mendosa, A. H. Mackenzie, J. J. L. Gregg, C. M. Conway, J. T. Trochta, P. K. Hershberger
Summary: This study analyzed long-term pathogen surveillance and population assessment data to find that the collapsed population of Pacific herring in Prince William Sound had an average 54% higher prevalence of Ichthyophonus infection compared to a nearby population in Sitka Sound. The study also found that infection prevalence decreased over time and was correlated with herring age and the Pacific Decadal Oscillation.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jose Maria Llamas-Molina, Juan Pablo Velasco-Amador, Francisco Javier de la Torre-gomar, Alejandro Carrero-Castano, Ricardo Ruiz-Villaverde
Summary: This article presents a case of a 75-year-old woman with Sjogren's syndrome who developed asymptomatic yellowish, waxy nodules on the left leg. Dermoscopy showed characteristic features, and histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of nodular amyloidosis. It highlights the importance of screening for underlying Sjogren's syndrome in patients with PLCNA.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Editorial Material
Oncology
Aryanna I. Jordan, Ling Zhang, Seongseok Yun
Summary: A 75-year-old man with well-controlled myelodysplastic syndrome develops multiple nonhealing cutaneous ulcers. What is your diagnosis?
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Umesh Jayarajah, Malintha Lahiru, Ishan De Zoysa, Suranjith L. Seneviratne
Summary: Dengue infections are on the rise globally, leading to severe surgical complications and life-threatening coagulation disorders. Early diagnosis, treatment, and referral to specialized centers are crucial, with multidisciplinary team involvement for optimal care through case-by-case decision-making.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Assiya El Kettani, Fatima Ailal, Farida Marnissi, Fouzia Hali, Jalila El Bakkouri, Ibtihal Benhsaien, Tom Le Voyer, Mame Sokhna Gueye, Remi Chevalier, Soumiya Chiheb, Khalid Zerouali, Emmanuelle Jouanguy, Jean-Laurent Casanova, Ahmed Aziz Bousfiha
Summary: Unusual viral skin infections can be the initial clinical manifestation in children with inborn errors of immunity (IEI). Through clinical, immunological, and genetic investigations, several genetic deficiencies related to IEI were identified, which can help improve the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment for patients and their families.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Lu Guo, Sha Lv, Jing Zeng, Jiayu Yang, Baihui Shan, Fuqiu Li
Summary: This case report highlights a misdiagnosis of cutaneous Mycobacterium chelonae infection as sporotrichosis in a patient with Sjogren's syndrome. The patient initially received antifungal therapy based on a misinterpreted histopathological examination, but after treatment failure, correct diagnosis was made and proper antibiotic and corticosteroid treatment led to successful outcomes.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Yubo Ma, Xiaowen Wang, Ruoyu Li
Summary: The incidence of skin fungal infections is on the rise globally, posing a major challenge to health professionals. Recent studies have provided important breakthroughs on the clinical and etiological characteristics of common skin fungal infections caused by different fungal species.
CURRENT OPINION IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Chaw-Ning Lee, Frank Po-Chao Chiu, Chao-Kai Hsu
Summary: Early recognition of cutaneous cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is crucial, especially for end-stage cancer patients receiving tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). It is important to remain vigilant for the potential life-threatening viral infection that may masquerade as a side effect of treatment drugs.
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2021)