Eclampsia and Postpartum Depression in the Setting of Recurrent Prenatal COVID-19.

Current research suggests COVID-19 in pregnancy is associated with poor maternal and fetal outcomes, although the exact mechanisms remain unclear, and the approach to the management of affected patients presents a distinct challenge to clinicians. We present a case of gestational hypertension, eclampsia, and postpartum depression in a 39-year-old gravida 4, para 0030 (G4P0) pregnant patient following multiple prenatal severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections. After a case of coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) during her first trimester, the patient received a two-dose mRNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2. Despite vaccination, she again contracted COVID-19 during her third trimester of pregnancy. She subsequently developed gestational hypertension at 38 weeks necessitating a cesarean section at 38+4 weeks. The patient delivered a healthy neonate, however, her postpartum course was complicated by eclampsia and postpartum depression. This case bolsters current literature and emphasizes the necessity of continued research into the effects of COVID-19 in pregnant and postpartum women.

Secondary Syphilis Presenting as Erythema Multiforme in the Setting of AIDS and Psoriasis.

Syphilis is a highly infectious sexually transmitted infection (STI) with a multitude of presentations. The disease is known as "the great imitator" as it often presents as other chronic dermatoses, leading to a difficult and delayed diagnosis. Here, we describe the case of a 17-year-old Vietnamese male from Dong Nai Province who was initially diagnosed with psoriasis. However, upon further investigation, he was found to have concurrent secondary syphilis and psoriasis complicated by an undiagnosed human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection which presented clinically as generalized erythema multiforme (EM). The patient demonstrated significant improvement after being treated for syphilis and psoriasis, and he was subsequently referred to an infectious disease specialist for treatment of the underlying HIV infection.

COVID-19 Misinformation on Social Media: A Scoping Review.

Social media allows for easy access and sharing of information in real-time. Since the beginning of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, social media has been used as a tool for public health officials to spread valuable information. However, many Internet users have also used it to spread misinformation, commonly referred to as "fake news." The spread of misinformation can lead to detrimental effects on the infrastructure of healthcare and society. The purpose of this scoping review was to identify the sources and impact of COVID-19 misinformation on social media and examine potential strategies for limiting the spread of misinformation. A systemized search of PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science electronic databases using search terms relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic, social media, misinformation, or disinformation was conducted. Identified titles and abstracts were screened to select original reports and cross-checked for duplications. Using both inclusion and exclusion criteria, results from the initial literature search were screened by independent reviewers. After quality assessment and screening for relevance, 20 articles were included in the final review. The following three themes emerged: (1) sources of misinformation, (2) impact of misinformation, and (3) strategies to limit misinformation about COVID-19 on social media. Misinformation was commonly shared on social media platforms such as Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, messaging applications, and personal websites. The utilization of social media for the dissemination of evidence-based information was shown to be beneficial in combating misinformation. The evidence suggests that both individual websites and social media networks play a role in the spread of COVID-19 misinformation. This practice may potentially exacerbate the severity of the pandemic, create mistrust in public health experts, and impact physical and mental health. Efforts to limit and prevent misinformation require interdisciplinary, multilevel approaches involving government and public health agencies, social media corporations, and social influencers.