Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Pulmonary Tuberculosis III01:31

Pulmonary Tuberculosis III

1.7K
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infection primarily affecting the lung parenchyma but which can also affect other body parts. TB can be classified based on disease development, presentation, and the affected anatomical site.
The first classification is based on the development of the disease, and it includes the following categories:
1.7K
Pulmonary Tuberculosis II01:28

Pulmonary Tuberculosis II

2.4K
Tuberculosis, or TB, is a bacterial infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. While its primary impact is on the lungs, leading to pulmonary tuberculosis, it can also affect various other organs, a condition referred to as extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
Here is a detailed explanation of its pathophysiology:
Transmission: The process begins when a person inhales droplet nuclei containing M. tuberculosis. These are typically released into the air when an individual with pulmonary or...
2.4K
Bacterial Phylum Spirochaetes01:30

Bacterial Phylum Spirochaetes

1.5K
Spirochetes, unique bacteria in the phylum Spirochaetes, are gram-negative, motile, tightly coiled, slender, and flexible. They inhabit aquatic sediments and animals, with some causing diseases like syphilis. Spirochetes are classified into eight genera based on habitat, pathogenicity, phylogeny, and characteristics.Their distinctive motility arises from endoflagella, located within the cell’s periplasm. These endoflagella anchor at the cell poles and extend along the cell length, encased...
1.5K
Skin Cancer01:30

Skin Cancer

5.2K
Skin cancer is a type of cancer that occurs when there is an abnormal growth of skin cells, usually triggered by damage to the DNA within the skin cells. It is primarily caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial sources like tanning beds. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, and its incidence continues to rise.
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC): BCC is the most common type of skin cancer, accounting for about 80% of cases. It typically develops in...
5.2K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Immunogenicity and safety of Papilloguard® 4, the first quadrivalent HPV vaccine combined with adjuvant system 04, versus Gardasil® in healthy 15-25-year-old individuals: a phase III, randomized, double-blind, non-inferiority trial.

Vaccine·2026
Same author

Lyme Borreliosis in Iran: True or myth? A systematic review.

Journal of infection and public health·2026
Same author

Comment on: Risk factors of hemoptysis recurrence after BAE.

Turk gogus kalp damar cerrahisi dergisi·2026
Same author

Integrated assessment of drinking water quality and child nitrate health risk using indices and Monte Carlo simulation.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Community acquired bacteremia in older adults: International and prospective infectious diseases-international research initiative (ID-IRI) study.

International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases·2026
Same author

The curious case of aplastic anemia: a fatal triple co-infection with Aspergillus, Mucorales, and Nocardia.

BMC infectious diseases·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 24, 2026

Simplified Whole Body Plethysmography to Characterize Lung Function During Respiratory Melioidosis
07:27

Simplified Whole Body Plethysmography to Characterize Lung Function During Respiratory Melioidosis

Published on: February 24, 2023

7.1K

Melioidosis: It is not Far from here.

Ilad Alavi Darazam1, Arda Kiani2, Shahin Ghasemi3

  • 1Chronic Respiratory Disease Research Center, Tehran-Iran ; Clinical Tuberculosis and Epidemiology Research Center, NRITLD, Masih Daneshvari Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran-Iran.

Tanaffos
|September 6, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Melioidosis, a serious infectious disease, can emerge in travelers. This case highlights a 69-year-old man diagnosed with melioidosis after visiting Southeast Asia, emphasizing the need for physician awareness.

Keywords:
Burkholderia pseudomalleiInfectionMeloiodosis

More Related Videos

Identification of Rare Bacterial Pathogens by 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing and MALDI-TOF MS
06:34

Identification of Rare Bacterial Pathogens by 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing and MALDI-TOF MS

Published on: July 11, 2016

17.1K
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in the Dorsal Skin of Hamsters: a Useful Model for the Screening of Antileishmanial Drugs
11:36

Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in the Dorsal Skin of Hamsters: a Useful Model for the Screening of Antileishmanial Drugs

Published on: April 21, 2012

21.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 24, 2026

Simplified Whole Body Plethysmography to Characterize Lung Function During Respiratory Melioidosis
07:27

Simplified Whole Body Plethysmography to Characterize Lung Function During Respiratory Melioidosis

Published on: February 24, 2023

7.1K
Identification of Rare Bacterial Pathogens by 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing and MALDI-TOF MS
06:34

Identification of Rare Bacterial Pathogens by 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing and MALDI-TOF MS

Published on: July 11, 2016

17.1K
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in the Dorsal Skin of Hamsters: a Useful Model for the Screening of Antileishmanial Drugs
11:36

Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in the Dorsal Skin of Hamsters: a Useful Model for the Screening of Antileishmanial Drugs

Published on: April 21, 2012

21.2K

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology
  • Medical Microbiology

Background:

  • Global travel facilitates the emergence of infectious diseases in non-endemic regions.
  • Physicians must consider the epidemiology of infections, particularly in travelers.
  • Melioidosis is a serious infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei.

Observation:

  • A 69-year-old Iranian man presented with fever, tachycardia, and tachypnea after traveling to Southeast Asia.
  • The patient had pre-existing diabetes mellitus and hypertension.
  • Bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) were performed for diagnosis.

Findings:

  • Blood and BAL cultures confirmed heavy growth of Burkholderia pseudomallei.
  • Treatment included meropenem and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX).
  • The patient showed clinical improvement with normal pulmonary function post-treatment.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering melioidosis in travelers returning from endemic areas.
  • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy are crucial for favorable outcomes.
  • Continued surveillance and physician education are vital for managing travel-related infectious diseases.