Encephalitis Treatments

Background: \- KSHV inflammatory cytokine syndrome (KICS) is a newly recognized disease caused by Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV). This virus can cause cancer. People with KICS can have severe symptoms. They include fever, weight loss, and fluid in the legs or abdomen. People with KICS may also be at risk of getting other cancers associated with KSHV. These cancers include Kaposi sarcoma and lymp...

Summary: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease which causes people to lose their sharp central vision over time. Aging damages the macula, which is in the middle of the retina - the light-sensitive part at the back of the eye. There are 2 types of AMD - wet AMD and dry AMD. The advanced stage of dry AMD causes vision loss. This is known as geographic atrophy. AMD makes everyday tasks lik...

Background: Infections of the central nervous system (CNS) are associated with high morbidity, mortality, and high resource consumption. The BioFire FilmArray is a molecular diagnostic panel capable of identifying 14 pathogens in approximately one hour, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. However, it is not yet widely available in the Brazilian public health system.