RFP Indian Journal of Hospital Infection

Abstract Undifferentiated connective tissue diseases (STDs) are less common entities characterized by signs and symptoms suggestive of a systemic autoimmune disease, which do not fulfill the diagnostic criteria for a defined connective tissue disease. It is difficult to determine the prevalence of UCTD, but 10% to 20% of referrals to tertiary care clinics may be for this diagnosis. We are reporting a case without any internal organ involvement. Keywords: Connective tissue-related, undifferentiated disease, no systemic organ involvement.

Abstract Leukemias are a group of life threatening malignant disorders of the blood and bone marrow. In the adolescent and young adult (AYA) population, the acute leukemias are most prevalent, with chronic myeloid leukemia being infrequently seen. Factors associated with more aggressive disease biology tend to increase in frequency with increasing age, whilst tolerability of treatment strategies decreases. There are also challenges regarding the effective delivery of therapy specific to the AYA group, consequences on the unique psychosocial needs of this age group, including compliance. This chapter reviews the current status of epidemiology, pathophysiology, treatment strategies and outcomes of AYA leukemia, with a focus on acute lymphoblastic leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia. Keyword: Leukemia; Pathophysiology; Lymphoblastic; White blood cells.

Abstract The current pandemic caused by COVID-19 is raging across the world now. The causative agent is SARS-CoV2. Till now more than 5 lakh deaths have been reported in India, alone because of this pandemic. The diagnosis of COVID-19 rests upon detecting the pathogen or its antigen in nasopharyngeal swabs by PCR and rapid diagnosis by various lateral flow techniques of rapid ICT tests. So far ICT tests from blood samples have not been tried. We are here to present our research to find out the evaluation of ICT tests from blood samples.