Fatal Sarcocystis falcatula Infection in Three Penguins

Sarcocystis falcatula is a well-known cause of fatal pneumonia in some birds, particularly Old World psittacines.Here we describe fatal sarcosystosis due to S.falcatula in 3 penguins (Family Spheniscidae) under managed care, Waxed Cotton Dressing including one African penguin (Spheniscus demersus), and two Southern rockhopper penguins (Eudyptes chr

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Lichen Striatus on an Adult

Lichen striatus is a well-known, acquired, self-healing, linear inflammatory dermatosis.Its etiology remains unclear.It rarely affects adults, and it is characterized by abrupt onset of coalescent papules, in a linear disposition, usually on the extremities.It is usually localized and asymptomatic; however, when the onset occurs in adulthood, iPhon

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Pyrolysis characteristics and kinetic analysis of coconut shell and nutmeg shell for potential source of bioenergy

This study explores the pyrolytic characteristics of coconut shells and nutmeg shells as potential bioenergy sources, addressing a research gap in comparing their energy potential.It employs analytical techniques like Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Analysis, and Thermogravimetric Analysis for surface morphol

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Facial palsy after administration of immune checkpoint inhibitors: case report, literature review and clinical care management

Neurological immune-related adverse events (irAEs) due to Timing Pointer immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) are rare complications of immunotherapy, particularly dreadful for patients and clinical teams.Indeed, neurological irAEs are potentially severe and their diagnosis require prompt recognition and treatment.Additionally, the spectrum of neurol

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