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

Tonsillitis II: Management01:26

Tonsillitis II: Management

111
This lesson will focus on the different treatment options for managing tonsillitis, which typically depend on the cause and severity.
111
Combined Effects of Drugs: Synergism01:27

Combined Effects of Drugs: Synergism

3.9K
Synergism is a useful mechanism where combining two or more drugs is more effective than each constituent used alone. Such combinations are also called supra-additive interactions. The drugs collectively enhance the final therapeutic effect by acting on different targets. Another advantage is that the low dose of each constituent drug is sufficient to achieve the desired effect. This helps reduce the duration of therapy and lower the adverse effects of these drugs.
Such synergistic combinations...
3.9K
Antibiotic Selection00:57

Antibiotic Selection

53.6K
Overview
53.6K
Pneumonia IV: Management01:28

Pneumonia IV: Management

329
The treatment of pneumonia varies based on its severity and the causative pathogen. Here is a structured approach to managing pneumonia, integrating pharmaceutical and supportive care strategies.
Bacterial Pneumonia Treatment
For bacterial pneumonia, antibiotics serve as the cornerstone of therapy. Initial treatment often begins with empirical antibiotics, tailored to the anticipated causative organism and adjusted based on culture results. Key antibiotic choices include:
329
Drugs for Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis in IBD01:29

Drugs for Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis in IBD

141
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory condition primarily affecting the colon and rectum. The primary drugs used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis are aminosalicylates. They exhibit anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. They modulate inflammatory mediators and inhibit the activity of nuclear factor κB (NF-κB). Aminosalicylates also reduce inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin and leukotriene production and decreasing neutrophil chemotaxis and superoxide...
141
Pulmonary Tuberculosis V01:28

Pulmonary Tuberculosis V

180
Medical management of tuberculosis (TB) patients involves a comprehensive approach that includes diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring. The specific strategies can vary depending on the type of tuberculosis (latent or active), the patient's overall health status, and other considerations.
Latent tuberculosis infection occurs when TB bacteria are present in a person's body, but are not causing illness or symptoms. It is not contagious, and preventive treatment is crucial to avoid the...
180

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

A Contemporary Perspective on Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Classification: A State-of-the-art Review from an International Expert Group.

Cardiac failure review·2026
Same author

Knowledge Assessment on the Management of Acute Cor Pulmonale: An Interdisciplinary Survey Study.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same author

Point-of-care ultrasound training programme for internal medicine residents: the Triemli Blueprint.

Swiss medical weekly·2025
Same author

Postictal Petechial Skin Rash (Trout Skin) After a First Epileptic Seizure in a 54-Year-Old Man.

The American journal of case reports·2025
Same author

Acute heart failure in non-cardiac surgery.

European heart journal·2025
Same author

Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy Use in the STRONG-HF Trial.

Circulation. Heart failure·2025
Same journal

A Novel MYO5A Mutation (c.3508C>T) in a 27-Month-Old Girl With Hypotonia and Developmental Delay: Expanding the Phenotypic Spectrum of Griscelli Syndrome Type 1.

Case reports in immunology·2026
Same journal

Supplemental Bee Pollen Ingestion With Resultant Anaphylaxis and Allergic Asthma: Case Report.

Case reports in immunology·2026
Same journal

Dragon Fruit Allergy With Cross-Reactivity to <i>Salsola kali</i> and Peach.

Case reports in immunology·2026
Same journal

A Novel Variant of CORO1A Gene Contributing to the Development of Primary Immunodeficiency in Children.

Case reports in immunology·2026
Same journal

Acute Motor Axonal Neuropathy Coexisting With Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case-Based Review.

Case reports in immunology·2026
Same journal

Homozygous C1qA Deficiency Presenting as Early-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report With a Literature Review.

Case reports in immunology·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 4, 2025

Preparation of Agar Bead Embedded Mycobacterium abscessus to Inoculate Immunocompetent Mice Intratracheally
05:40

Preparation of Agar Bead Embedded Mycobacterium abscessus to Inoculate Immunocompetent Mice Intratracheally

Published on: April 25, 2025

688

Multiple Abscess Collections: Antibiotics or Steroids?

Philippe Raphael Dias1, Levin Bolt1, Christof Iking-Konert2

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Stadtspital Zurich Triemli, Zurich, Switzerland.

Case Reports in Immunology
|February 2, 2024
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Aseptic abscess syndrome (AAS) is a rare condition characterized by multiple abscesses and inflammatory bowel disease. Diagnosis requires excluding infection, with corticosteroids, anakinra, or infliximab as potential treatments.

More Related Videos

A Retrospective Study on Endoscopic Surgery for the Treatment of Paravertebral Abscess in Spinal Tuberculosis Patients
03:47

A Retrospective Study on Endoscopic Surgery for the Treatment of Paravertebral Abscess in Spinal Tuberculosis Patients

Published on: October 25, 2024

224
Author Spotlight: Ultrasound-Guided Needle Release Combined with Corticosteroid Injection for the Treatment of Supinator Syndrome
05:18

Author Spotlight: Ultrasound-Guided Needle Release Combined with Corticosteroid Injection for the Treatment of Supinator Syndrome

Published on: May 26, 2023

1.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 4, 2025

Preparation of Agar Bead Embedded Mycobacterium abscessus to Inoculate Immunocompetent Mice Intratracheally
05:40

Preparation of Agar Bead Embedded Mycobacterium abscessus to Inoculate Immunocompetent Mice Intratracheally

Published on: April 25, 2025

688
A Retrospective Study on Endoscopic Surgery for the Treatment of Paravertebral Abscess in Spinal Tuberculosis Patients
03:47

A Retrospective Study on Endoscopic Surgery for the Treatment of Paravertebral Abscess in Spinal Tuberculosis Patients

Published on: October 25, 2024

224
Author Spotlight: Ultrasound-Guided Needle Release Combined with Corticosteroid Injection for the Treatment of Supinator Syndrome
05:18

Author Spotlight: Ultrasound-Guided Needle Release Combined with Corticosteroid Injection for the Treatment of Supinator Syndrome

Published on: May 26, 2023

1.4K

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Rheumatology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Aseptic abscess syndrome (AAS) is a rare medical condition.
  • It presents with multiple abscesses across various organs and is linked to inflammatory bowel disease.

Observation:

  • Microbiological studies are negative in AAS.
  • AAS is an acute neutrophilic dermatosis, sometimes termed generalized pyoderma gangraenosum or generalized bullous Sweet syndrome.
  • Diagnosis requires the exclusion of infectious diseases.

Findings:

  • Patients with AAS are typically hemodynamically stable despite severe inflammation.
  • Corticosteroids are the primary treatment for the acute phase of AAS.
  • Anakinra or infliximab may be used for maintenance therapy after initial corticosteroid treatment.

Implications:

  • Further research is needed to determine optimal AAS treatment regimens.
  • Early diagnosis and management are crucial for patients with AAS.
  • Understanding AAS aids in differentiating it from infectious causes of abscesses.