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Meningococcal Serogroup Y Meningitis Reveals Inborn Factor B Deficiency
European Journal of Immunology, Volume 56, Issue 2, February 2026.We report a novel case of complete complement Factor B deficiency revealed by invasive meningococcal disease. Using combined functional and genetic analyses, we demonstrate that loss of Factor B abolishes alternative pathway activity despite detectable protein levels. These findings provide a mechanistic framework relevant to complement diagnostics and
Camille Bougeard +9 more
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Features of diagnosis and treatment of encysted pleural empyema [PDF]
, 2016 The incidence of non-specific pathological processes of the lung and pleura increases every year. Encysted empyema is leading in terms of morbidity and mortality among all the diseases of the lungs and pleura.
Mischenko, Y.
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An unusual presentation of subdural empyema caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis
Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2013 Subdural empyema is an uncommon clinical entity. The first case of Porphyromonas gingivalis subdural empyema is reported. We report a case of 34-year-old male who presented with subdural empyema and sinusitis.
Ahmed Rasheed +3 more
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Cleavage of C3 by Neutral Proteases from Granulocytes in Pleural Empyema [PDF]
, 2017 The possibility of direct inactivation of C3 by granular enzymes from polymorphonuclear leukocytes(PMNLs) in pleural empyema was examined. As a group, pleural empyema from 10 patients with purulent effusions and a positive bacteriologic culture cleaved ...
Nydegger, U. E. +3 more
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Empyema thoracis: A clinical study
Annals of Thoracic Medicine, 2007 Background: Empyema thoracis is a disease that, despite centuries of study, still causes significant morbidity and mortality. Aim: The present study was undertaken to study the age-sex profile, symptomatology, microbiologic findings, etiology and the ...
Acharya Preetam, Shah Kusum
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Journal of Cardiothoracic SurgeryBackground Chronic empyema after total pneumonectomy is a potentially fatal complication.The aim of the study is to explore the treatment strategy and clinical efficacy of chronic empyema after pneumonectomy.
Lei Wang +6 more
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Protective vaccination in the horse against _Streptococcus equi_ with recombinant antigens [PDF]
, 2009 _Streptococcus equi_ subspecies _equi_ (_S. equi_) is a clonal, equine host-adapted pathogen of global importance that causes a highly contagious suppurative lymphodendopathy of the head and neck, more commonly known as Strangles.
Andrew Waller +6 more
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Canadian Respiratory Journal, 2008 BACKGROUND: Empyema complicates tube thoracostomy following trauma in up to 10% of cases. Studies of potential risk factors of empyema have included use of antibiotics, site of injury and technique of chest tube placement.
Riyad Karmy-Jones +4 more
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Spinal Subdural Staphylococcus Aureus Abscess: case report and review of the literature [PDF]
, 2009 Background Only 65 cases (including our case) of spinal subdural abscesses have been reported to the literature, mostly to the lumbar spine. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common bacterial.
Dimitris Velissaris +3 more
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B. Bronchiseptica empyema necessitans, a case report
BMC Pulmonary MedicineBackground Empyema necessitans is an uncommon complication of an empyema, where pus in the pleural cavity extends into the chest wall. Both medical and surgical management are required.
Samantha Wray +2 more
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