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Endometriosis has been described by many different theories of pathogenesis over the years. It is now also appreciated to be a state of chronic inflammation, and the role of immune dysfunction in its development has been proven. There is increasing evidence to support the role of the microbiome in the formation and progression of endometriosis via inflammatory pathways. The dysbiosis seen in endometriosis is thought to be both causative and a consequence of the pathogenesis. Gut, peritoneal fluid and female reproductive tract microbiota has been studied to understand if there are any microbiome signatures specific to endometriosis. New research on how to manipulate the microbiome for better detection and treatment of endometriosis is emerging. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a case study of a male infant suffering from aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) with the laceration of skin in the abdominal region at the time of birth. It notes that mother of the infant had a foetus papyraceus found at the time of delivery. The article discusses the use of silver nitrate dressing for the treatment of ACC in the infant, risk factors associated with ACC, and detection of ACC in pregnant women.