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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsMycobacterium Smegmatis Infection of a Lumbar Spine Instrumented FusionFrank Allen ZimbaProblem statement: To demonstrate the presentation of atypical mycobacterial postsurgical infections and their management. Approach: Single patient case report. Results: Successful management of atypical mycobacterial post operative infection with preservation of instrumented hardware posterior pedicle screw fixation and interbody cages. Conclusion: This report suggests that these atypical mycobacterial infections can be eradicated with successful outcomes with preservation of spinal instrumentation. …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 27 Jun 2011 · 8,808 accessesView PDF Cite

Case SeriesOpen accessIn the abstractSurge of Mucormycosis in the Jaws Among COVID-19 Patients: A Case Series Highlighting the Role of Diabetes and ImmunosuppressionRam Mohan, Dharnappa Poojary, Sreehari Sreedhar et al.Mucormycosis is a life-threatening fungal infection caused by Mucorales species, frequently occurring in immunocompromised patients. This case series investigates the alarming rise in maxillary mucormycosis among post-COVID-19 patients in India and explores its correlation with uncontrolled diabetes and immunosuppressive conditions. This case series analyzed 52 patients, primarily with maxillary infections, to identify the association between COVID-19 and mucormycosis. Diagnostic methods … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 1 · 13 Apr 2026 · 1,355 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAssessment of Predicting Risk Factors for Cesarean Complication Development in Tikrit City HospitalsNabila K. Yaaqoub, Enas M. Yassen, Ruqiya S. TawfeekProblem statement: A cesarean birth happens through an incision in the abdominal wall and uterus In November of 2005, the Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC) reported the national cesarean birth rate was the highest ever at 29.1%, which is over a quarter of all deliveries. This means that over 1 in 4 women will experience a cesarean delivery. … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 30 Jun 2010 · 7,763 accessesView PDF Cite