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Endogenous Endophthalmitis Associated With COVID-19: A Systematic Review on Its Incidence, Risk Factors, Causative Organisms, and Prognosis

Abdulaziz M. Alshehri, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.70523 Cureus 16(9): e70523. doi:10.7759/cureus.70523 Abstract Endogenous endophthalmitis (EE) is a rare but severe intraocular infection resulting from hematogenous dissemination of microorganisms. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has…[...]

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Secondary Sclerosing Cholangitis (SSC): An Underrecognized Complication of Severe COVID-19 Pneumonitis

Mariya Pogorelova • Victoria Kusztos, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.70003 , Secondary Sclerosing Cholangitis (SSC): An Underrecognized Complication of Severe COVID-19 Pneumonitis. Cureus 16(9): e70003. doi:10.7759/cureus.70003 Abstract COVID-19-secondary sclerosing cholangitis (COVID-SSC) is a distinct subset of secondary…[...]

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D-dimer as a Predictor of ICU Admission and Mortality in COVID-19 Patients: Insights From a Two-Year Retrospective Study

Abstract Introduction Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-induced pneumonitis results in a prothrombotic and hypercoagulable state. Prognostic indicators are crucial for identifying patients at risk of complications. D-dimer, a…[...]

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Posted on | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on Coexistence of Cold Agglutinin and Cryoglobulin in a Patient With Severe Anemia Following COVID-19 Infection

Coexistence of Cold Agglutinin and Cryoglobulin in a Patient With Severe Anemia Following COVID-19 Infection

Masahiko Kaneko • Yuya Masuda • Kenichi Ishikawa • Hisaharu Shikata, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.75257  Abstract We report a case of coexisting cold agglutinin and cryoglobulin in a patient with severe anemia following COVID-19 infection, in whom direct antiglobulin…[...]

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Liver Enzymes and Inflammatory Markers Among Severely Ill COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Case-Control Study in Telangana

 Pavuluri P, Menon M, Tummalacharla S, et al. (December 04, 2024) Liver Enzymes and Inflammatory Markers Among Severely Ill COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Case-Control Study in Telangana. Cureus 16(12): e75120.…[...]

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The Relationship Between Predisposing Risk Factors and COVID-19: An Observational Study

Ramnivas Vishnoi • Manish Gaba • Naveen Kumar • Ankita Pandey • Arun Dewan, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.75042  Peer-Reviewed Cite this article as: Vishnoi R, Gaba M, Kumar N, et al. (December 03, 2024) The Relationship Between Predisposing Risk Factors and COVID-19:…[...]

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Bilateral Shoulder Infections and Delayed Recognition of Spinal Discitis in an Adult Male With Mild COVID-19 and Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia: Case Report and Literature Review

John G. Skedros • Jessie A. Montgomery • John T. Cronin • , et. al., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.74765  Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been associated with numerous complications beyond the respiratory tract, including spinal and joint co-infections…[...]

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