Outbreak of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis among patients hospitalized in a bone marrow transplant ward: tomographic findings [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the main aspects on CT scans of six patients hospitalized in a bone marrow transplant ward, diagnosed with invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA), during an in-hospital outbreak of the disease.
Freitas, Daniela Batista de Almeida +4 more
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Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (breathlessness, cough, and expectoration).
Inder Preet Singh Bhatia +4 more
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Comparative analysis of patients with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis and invasive pulmonary aspergillosis: a ten-year retrospective study [PDF]
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Chan, JFW +7 more
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Pediatric Pulmonary and Thoracic Aspergillosis
Aspergillus infection can cause significant disease in an immunocompromised host and lungs are the most common site of infection. Various forms of aspergillus involving lung parenchyma have been described including aspergilloma, allergic bronchopulmonary
Preeyacha Pacharn +3 more
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A aspergilose é uma doença multifacetada cujas manifestações clínicas são determinadas pela resposta imune do hospedeiro; podem se apresentar de forma alérgica, saprofítica ou invasiva.
Maria da Penha Uchoa Sales
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Can Intravenous Antifungal therapy be safely used in the Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) setting? [PDF]
Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) is an established treatment option for patients with a variety of infections who require a period of intravenous therapy, are clinically stable, and do not require continuous monitoring.
Kenny, Claire +2 more
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Bronchiectasis in India:results from the European Multicentre Bronchiectasis Audit and Research Collaboration (EMBARC) and Respiratory Research Network of India Registry [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Bronchiectasis is a common but neglected chronic lung disease. Most epidemiological data are limited to cohorts from Europe and the USA, with few data from low-income and middle-income countries.
Aleemuddin, Naveed M. +63 more
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Aspergilose pulmonar necrotizante crônica Chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis
A aspergilose pulmonar necrotizante crônica é uma das formas de aspergilose pulmonar usualmente encontrada em pacientes com imunossupressão leve. Apresentamos o caso de uma paciente com queixas de tosse produtiva crônica, febre e astenia. Havia utilizado
Eduardo Felipe Barbosa Silva +4 more
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Fulminant invasive aspergillosis of the mediastinum in an immunocompetent host: a case report [PDF]
Introduction: Invasive aspergillosis is a serious complication in immunocompromised patients. It is an opportunistic disease, which predominantly occurs in the lungs, although dissemination to virtually any organ is possible. Invasive aspergillosis in an
Ayub, Samia +3 more
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Acute fulminant invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in an immunocompetent host: An autopsy case report
A 62-year-old previously healthy male who was a welder/smoker/drinker was admitted to Kani Tono Hospital for severe hypoxemia (Day 0). Initial physical and radiological examinations suggested an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Yuuki Ohara +4 more
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