2 research outputs found
Herpes Zoster in immunocompetent adults: Report of two cases with oro-cutaneous presentations
No full textAim and objective: To highlight the obscure nature in the incipient stage of a case of Herpes Zoster and the subsequent impact on the course of treatment with emphasis on the different possible clinical manifestations of the same disease in different cases. Case description: Two cases of herpes zoster in two healthy immunocompetent males are reported. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and prompt management with an antiviral agent as shown in both the cases, can markedly decrease the morbidity of the disease, and also avoid complications like post herpetic neuralgia (PHN).  
C-Reactive Protein as a Monitoring Tool for Facial Space Infections of Odontogenic Origin: A Prospective Study
No full textObjectives: To study the efficacy of the C – Reactive Protein (CRP) level as a monitoring tool for facial space infection of odontogenic origin. Materials and Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 25 patients diagnosed with facial space infection of odontogenic origin. Using CRP- turbilatex, quantitative analysis of CRP were done on 1st, 3rd and 7th day respectively. The normal serum CRP value is 6 mg/L. Parameters like swelling size, grades of dysphagia, hoarseness of voice, trismus, number of spaces involved and discharge were recorded on 1st, 3rd and 7th day and a correlation was established with the value of CRP using Pearson’s correlation test. Results: The mean change in the number of the spaces involved, swelling size & CRP value showed decrease with the time with high significance (p<0.01).The improvement in the mean change in mouth opening were seen on subsequent days with high significance (p<0.01).CRP value has direct and linear relationship with swelling size, number of spaces and inverse relationship with the mouth opening. Conclusion: This study showed that CRP is a significant predictor of severity of infection and effectiveness of the treatment regime. Thus, serum CRP level can be an important tool in managing patients with facial space infections of odontogenic origin. Key words: C – Reactive Protein (CRP), Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), White blood cell (WBC)
