European Journal of Case Reports in Internal MedicineReactive arthritis is a form of seronegative spondylarthritis that presents following an infection, with clear associations to specific microorganisms. It is a rare entity and typically affects young adults.
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JAK Inhibitor Upadacitinib Induces Remission in Refractory Immune-Related Colitis Triggered by CTLA-4 and PD-1 Inhibitor Combination Therapy in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: A Case Report. [PDF]
Cancer Rep (Hoboken)ABSTRACT Background Immune checkpoint inhibitors have demonstrated efficacy against various cancers; however, there is a rising incidence of immune‐related colitis. Some cases of immune‐related colitis prove resistant to treatment, even with the administration of glucocorticoids or infliximab, and there is currently no established standard treatment ...
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Fecal microbiota transplantation in a patient hospitalized in the intensive care unit – Case report [PDF]
HeliyonClostridioides difficile infections are difficult and serious problem occurring in patients staying in intensive care units. In recent years, the number and severity of these infections, as well as the mortality rate, have been increasing, posing a ...
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Clostridioides difficile infection in infants: a case report and literature review [PDF]
Gut Pathogens, 2023 Background Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) is the major pathogen causing antibiotic-associated diarrhea. There are a variety of symptoms associated with C.
Zhirong Li +12 more
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Role of TLR4 in Enteric Glia Response to Clostridioides Difficile Toxins: Insights From In Vivo and In Vitro Studies. [PDF]
J Cell Mol MedABSTRACT Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile ) is a Gram‐positive anaerobic bacillus that causes intestinal disorders. Toll‐like receptor 4 (TLR4) plays a key role in innate immunity. This study examines the role of TLR4 in the response to C. difficile toxins, which induce cell death and inflammatory responses in enteric glial cells (EGCs).
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Ischemic colitis complicated by infection treated with fecal microbiota transplantation [PDF]
Clinical Endoscopy, 2023 Ischemic colitis is an inflammatory condition of the colon that results from insufficient blood supply commonly caused by enterocolitis, vessel occlusion, or shock.
Seok Hyung Kang +3 more
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Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, 2021 Anti-tubercular therapy (ATT) drugs are the mainstay of management of tuberculosis worldwide. These medicines are used extensively across the globe in treating tubercular infections of any organ.
Simarjit S Rehsi +6 more
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Refractory pseudomembranous colitis that was treated successfully with colonoscopic fecal microbial transplantation [PDF]
Intestinal Research, 2016 Pseudomembranous colitis (PMC) is a nosocomial and opportunistic infection caused by Clostridium difficile. PMC is related to the use of antibiotics leading to intestinal dysbiosis and an overgrowth of C. difficile.
Jun Young Shin +8 more
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Infection Clostridium difficile as increasing epidemiological issue
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2017 Introduction: Clostridium difficile as an infectious agent of pseudomembranous enterocolitis, becomes more and more frequent problem among health facilities.
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Ischemic Colitis Presented as Pseudomembranous Colitis: An Untypical Case from Vietnam
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology, 2022 Ischemic colitis (IC) is an underreported chronic disease characterized by the hypoperfusion of the bowel mucosa. The diagnosis and treatment may be challenging because its clinical course resembles other colitis or even colorectal malignancies.
Tien Manh Huynh +5 more
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