AJ Journal of Medical Sciences

Background: Tuberculosis in pregnancy remains a diagnostic challenge, especially in extrapulmonary forms. Pleural effusion with lymphocyte predominance often raises suspicion for tubercular etiology, even when microbiological tests are negative. Case Presentation: …

Introduction: Hoarseness is a common complaint in otorhinolaryngology, often due to benign causes. However, it may occasionally signify serious underlying disease, including thoracic malignancies such as small cell carcinoma. Recognizing such atypical presentations is vital…

Introduction: Skin infections are a major public health concern in rural and underserved areas, where poor hygiene, overcrowding, and limited healthcare access contribute to their occurrence. Fungal, bacterial, and parasitic skin infections are common and largely preventabl…

Introduction: Ralstonia solanacearum is a destructive soil-borne bacterium responsible for bacterial wilt in several economically important crops, including tomato, potato, banana, and eggplant. The persistence of this pathogen and increasing concern regarding…

Bacterial pathogens employ diverse virulence factors to establish infection, evade host defences and promote disease progression. This review examines the virulence strategies of two clinically significant human pathogens, Staphylococcus aureus and Mycobacterium tuberculosis, …

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of long-term motor disability worldwide, affecting approximately 80% of survivors. Neurorehabilitation aims to harness neuroplasticity to restore motor function; however, determining the optimal level of task difficulty to maximise moto…