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Toxin production is central to the pathogenesis of tetanus (tetanospasmin), Clostridium difficile (enterotoxins), and cholera (cholera toxin).

Haemophilus influenzae causes disease mainly through invasion and inflammation, not by toxin production.

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Elevated 17-hydroxyprogesterone suggests congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) rather than polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

PCOS is typically associated with increased LH/FSH ratio, hyperinsulinemia, and elevated testosterone, but not high 17-hydroxyprogesterone.

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Levonorgestrel is an emergency contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse or sexual assault.

It is most effective when taken as soon as possible, ideally within 72 hours.

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Vesico-vaginal fistula in Pakistan is most commonly caused by prolonged or obstructed labor leading to tissue necrosis.

It results in an abnormal connection between the bladder and vagina, causing continuous urinary incontinence.

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Post-coital bleeding in a middle-aged woman may indicate cervical pathology, including cancer.

Cervical biopsy is the definitive investigation to diagnose or rule out malignancy.

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Cryptorchidism (undescended testis) should be corrected early, ideally before 2 years of age, to preserve fertility.

Early treatment reduces the risk of infertility and testicular malignancy later in life.

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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can lead to a blood clot breaking off and traveling to the lungs, causing pulmonary embolism.

Pulmonary embolism is life-threatening and can result in sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, or death.

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Inguinal hernias occur when abdominal contents protrude through the inguinal canal.

They are most common in males due to the passage of the spermatic cord.

They account for the majority of hernia cases in men and may present as a groin swelling.

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Dumping syndrome occurs when stomach contents move too quickly into the small intestine, commonly after gastrectomy.

It leads to symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and rapid heartbeat.

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Portocaval anastomosis occurs where the portal and systemic venous systems communicate, such as in the anal canal, esophagus, and around the umbilicus.

In the anal canal, it involves the superior rectal vein (portal) and middle & inferior rectal veins (systemic), which can lead to hemorrhoids in portal hypertension.