WebLog Journal of Infectious Diseases

Physiotherapy has become an essential part of forensic investigations by providing objective biomechanical and functional evidence that links injury mechanics with medico-legal assessments. Through detailed evaluations of movement patterns, tissue loading, neuromuscular function, and rehabilitation progress, physiotherapists help verify whether reported trauma corresponds with observed impairments, measure functional loss for legal or insurance claims, and offer expert testimony on…

Socio-cultural practices and norms that promote violence such as rape, spousal abuse, and domestic violence significantly increase the probability of HIV infection among women. The intersection of gender-based violence and infectious disease transmission represents one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time, particularly in resource-limited settings where both epidemics flourish. Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), encompassing physical violence (throwing objects, slapping,…

Background: Preeclampsia is a major contributor to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. While known risk factors include chronic hypertension, diabetes, and autoimmune disease, emerging evidence suggests a potential association between Chlamydia trachomatis infection and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Objective: To evaluate whether Chlamydia trachomatis infection is associated with an increased risk of…

Background: Preeclampsia is a major contributor to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. While known risk factors include chronic hypertension, diabetes, and autoimmune disease, emerging evidence suggests a potential association between Chlamydia trachomatis infection and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Objective: To evaluate whether Chlamydia trachomatis infection is associated with an increased risk of…

A 52‑year‑old woman developed a febrile diarrhoeal illness during a pilgrimage in India, requiring intravenous ceftriaxone. She later experienced persistent dry cough and mediastinal lymphadenitis. Two months after returning to the UK, she developed sudden severe thoracic pain with systemic symptoms. Early investigations and non‑contrast MRI were non‑diagnostic. A focused contrast‑enhanced MRI revealed destructive T8–T9 discitis. CT‑guided biopsy confirmed Salmonella typhi. This case…