Publications by authors named "Arjun Talapatra"

Acquired hemophilia A (AHA) is a rare autoimmune disorder (1.5 per million) caused by autoantibodies against factor VIII, leading to coagulopathy. Postpartum AHA is uncommon, accounting for only 1-5% of cases, and typically presents with mucocutaneous or vaginal bleeding, while deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is an extremely rare manifestation.

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Thrombocytopenia is a very commonly known complication of malaria. A 64-year-old male presented with high-grade fever, extensive petechial rashes, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and mucosal oral bleeds. Laboratory tests revealed severe thrombocytopenia (platelet count: 15,000 per cubic millimeter), leukocytosis (total leukocyte count (TLC): 29,100 per microliter), and coagulopathy (international normalized ratio: 4.

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It is rare for quadriparesis to manifest as a symptom of tropical illnesses. With a history of only one fever episode one week prior, our patient, a 48-year-old male with obesity and prediabetes, who was also known to have ankylosing spondylitis, presented with acute onset flaccid quadriparesis. He did not exhibit any additional symptoms of dengue, such as bleeding tendencies, petechial rashes, thrombocytopenia, or febrile episodes.

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Background: Post-operative sore throat (POST) is one of the most common complaints post-endotracheal intubation and can be decreased through various interventions. This study aimed to determine the effect of fluticasone-impregnated saline throat packs on the occurrence and severity of POST and voice hoarseness.

Methods: This prospective, randomized, double-blinded trial was conducted on patients undergoing nasosinus surgeries at Kasturba Medical College and Hospital.

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