DEATH FROM BONGKREKIC ACID TOXICITY: FIRST REPORT IN NORTH AMERICA

Death from bongkrekic acid toxicity: first report in North America

Background Bongkrekic acid (BA) is a mitochondrial toxin, produced by the bacteria Burkholderia gladioli pv.cocovenenans during fermentation.Outbreaks of BA poisoning have been reported in China, Indonesia, and Mozambique, but have not been previously observed in North America.Case discussion A 67-year-old male with a past medical history of hypert

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Maternal mortality in Kassala State - Eastern Sudan: community-based study using Reproductive age mortality survey (RAMOS)

Abstract Background The maternal mortality ratio in Sudan was estimated at 750/100,000 live births.Sudan was one of eleven countries that are responsible for 65% of global maternal deaths according to a recent World Health Organization (WHO) estimate.Maternal mortality in Kassala State was high in national demographic surveys.This study was conduct

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La progettazione incessante

In his search for the way to pray incessantly, the Russian pilgrim stirrup extender western will find an enlightened monk, a great mystic expert, willing to teach him the words and method of incessant prayer, not only a current practice, but also and above all a longed-for spiritual goal, towards which his guide will lead him step by step, along th

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