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Effective management of lactational mastitis requires distinguishing between symptoms that necessitate antibiotics and those that resolve with conservative measures, ensuring continued breastfeeding support.

The new consensus on urine culture practices emphasizes reducing unnecessary antibiotic use by refining diagnostic criteria and testing protocols, thus supporting robust antimicrobial stewardship.

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In a recent clinical observation, a patient treated with dapsone for leprosy exhibited symptoms of methemoglobinemia, despite a normal Pao2 level. Such cases underscore the need for vigilant monitoring of oxygen saturation and methemoglobin levels during dapsone therapy.

In a striking case of syphilitic pharyngitis, a patient’s rare oropharyngeal symptoms prompt a deeper dive into differential diagnoses, emphasizing the critical role of serology and biopsy in confirming syphilis, a common infection with uncommon presentations.