abscess/니코틴

BACKGROUND Smoking is a risk factor for inflammatory, fistulizing cutaneous diseases. It seems reasonable that smoking might be a risk factor for anal abscess/fistula. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to test the hypothesis that recent smoking is a risk factor for development of anal

OBJECTIVE To determine the pattern of tobacco use among non-pulmonary tuberculosis patients attending the chest clinic of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. METHODS One hundred and four non-pulmonary tuberculosis patients attending the chest

Marijuana use has been increasing across the United States due to its legalization as both a medicinal and recreational product. A small number of case reports have described a pathological entity called vanishing lung syndrome (VLS), which is a rare bullous lung disease usually caused by tobacco

OBJECTIVE The present study was conducted to assess the prevalence of tobacco use and associated oral mucosal lesions among construction workers of Cochin, Kerala, India. METHODS A cross-sectional study was carried at various construction sites of Cochin and 2,163 workers were selected using

Smokers are more likely than non-smokers to harbour Porphyromonas gingivalis, they are more susceptible to destructive periodontal disease and smokers may, ultimately, benefit from tobacco-specific preventive and treatment strategies. A Mariner transposon insertion library for P. gingivalis ATCC

OBJECTIVE The primary objective was to identify clinical predictors that differentiate a peritonsillar abscess from peritonsillar cellulitis in adults. The secondary objective was to identify the prevalence of tobacco smoking behaviour in this group of patients with peritonsillitis. METHODS The

BACKGROUND We investigated risk factors that predispose to the development of primary breast abscesses and subsequent recurrence. METHODS This was a case control study of patients with a primary or recurrent breast abscess, with recurrence defined by the need for repeated drainage within 6

Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a frequent complication to acute tonsillitis, in particular in adolescents and young adults. Smoking is most commonly initiated during adolescence and young adulthood. The study examines whether smoking increases the risk of PTA and whether smoking is associated with

Information related to the clinical characteristics and isolated microbes associated with lung abscesses comparing immunocompromised (IC) to non-immunocompromised (non-IC) patients is limited. A retrospective review for 1984-1996 identified 34 consecutive adult cases of lung abscess (representing

OBJECTIVE Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a common problem in otorhinolaryngology. The pathogenesis, supporting factors and optimal therapy are matter of numerous investigations. We studied retrospectively smoking habits, preoperative coagulation screening and the applied therapy of PTA. METHODS Data

The purpose of this report is to present a series of 111 cases of pulmonary abscess observed over a 4-year period in Madagascar. There were 75 men (67.6%) and 36 women (32.4%) with a mean age of 38 years. Alcohol and tobacco use was found in 32.2% of cases. Thirteen patients (11.7%) used chewing

We report a case of Streptococcus milleri in a patient with a history of hypertension, alcohol abuse, and tobacco smoking. S. milleri is associated with liver abscesses much more frequently than other streptococci.

BACKGROUND We investigated the patients and microbiological risk factors that predispose to the development of primary breast abscesses and subsequent recurrence. METHODS Patients with a primary breast abscess requiring surgical therapy between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2006 were reviewed.

BACKGROUND Abscess formation is a frequent local complication of leg erysipelas. In this study we aimed at identifying factors associated with abscess formation of leg erysipelas in patients in sub-Saharan African countries. METHODS This is a multicenter prospective study conducted in dermatology

OBJECTIVE Piercing is a growing fashion trend among young people. Nipple piercing has shown an increase over the last years. We report about three coincidental cases of breast abscess after nipple piercing within the last months in our clinics and discuss the related problems for health and