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An Overview of Actinic Keratoses: Understanding Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Approaches
Actinic keratoses (AK) are common cutaneous lesions located in skin areas chronically exposed to UV radiation, with the potential of progressing into invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Since it is not possible to predict which […]
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The diagnostic value of an interferon gamma release assay in new cases of active pulmonary tuberculosis and the factors influencing its negative results
Objective The aim of the study was to investigate the diagnostic value of an interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) – QuantiFERON-TB GOLD in-tube (QFT-GIT) – to identify new cases of active pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in […]
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Ten Years of HIV Diagnosis in a Dermatology and Venereology Department: A Retrospective Study on Demographic, Clinical, and Laboratory Characteristics
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission remains an important health issue, with a high burden that is felt across the world. This work aims to analyze the demographic, clinical, and laboratory characteristics of newly diagnosed patients […]