Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Article Abstract:

A skin biopsy may be more important in diagnosing Ehlers-Danlos syndrome than genetic testing. This syndrome causes excessive bruising and scarring, fragile skin, hypermobile joints, and susceptibility to osteoarthritis. One form, type IV Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, can cause death if an artery or organ ruptures. Because it often affects blood vessels, it is called vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. A mutation in the gene for type III procollagen causes this syndrome and different mutations in the same gene can cause different symptoms. The overall result is an abnormal form of type III collagen, which can be detected in skin biopsies.

Editorial, Genetic aspects, Peripheral vascular diseases, Connective tissue diseases

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The Pseudomonas hot-foot syndrome

Article Abstract:

Doctors describe an outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa skin infections on the soles of the feet of children who had played in a community wading pool. Analysis of water samples from the pool revealed high concentrations of the bacterium.

Infection, Causes of, Foot, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections

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Tourette's syndrome

Article Abstract:

The causes, diagnosis, and treatment of Tourette's syndrome are reviewed. Tourette's syndrome is a behavioral disorder characterized by tics, hyperactivity, obsessive-compulsiveness, and other behavioral problems.

Care and treatment, Tourette's syndrome, Tourette syndrome

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