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Erythema exudativum multiforme (EM) is an acute mucocutaneous disease. Etiology of this disease is not clear. 50% - 60% cases of EM is induced by HSV infection (herpes simplex virus 1, herpes simplex virus 2). EM lesions may appear as red macules, erosions, ulcerations and hemorrhagic crusts. The study describes the case of 22 - year - old male who had characteristic lesions for EM after HSV infection.
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Cigarette smoke is the major and most common indoor source of carbon monoxide. CO combines with haemoglobin to form carboxyhaemoglobin (COHb) which hinders oxygen transport and causes myocardial infarction and coronary heart disease. CO damages the endothelium of large and medium arteries and contributes to the development of atherosclerosis. ⋯ For non-smokers, the study identified a significant relationship between the level of exhaled CO and the participants' gender (p < 0.05), weight (p = 0.003), and height (p = 0.0005). For smokers, there is a relationship between the level of eCO and the daily cigarette consumption (p = 0.01), the type of cigarettes most frequently smoked (p < 0.05) and the favoured cigarette brand (p = 0.005).
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The consumption of energy beverages is increasing, especially among young people. The increasing consumption of these drinks increases the data of side effects. Case report: A 26-year old male was admitted to Toxicology Department suspected of intoxication due to ethyl alcohol and unknown psychoactive substances. ⋯ Unfortunately, serum caffeine levels were not measured. There was no identification of any other factors that could be responsible for the observed symptoms. It appears that based on the interview, clinical manifestation, and negative toxicology laboratory testing (excluding the presence of ethanol), it is possible to connect the seizure state with the consumption of a high dose of energy drinks, rich in caffeine and taurine.