Mucosa‐associated invariant T (MAIT) cells are an evolutionarily conserved class of innate‐like T lymphocytes that rely on MR1 molecules to recognize microbial metabolites and play a central role in immune surveillance and inflammatory regulation.
Cheng Zhu +10 more
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DIAGNOSIS OF REPRODUCTIVE DISORDERS IN WOMEN WITH RESPIRATORY ORGAN TUBERCULOSIS
The paper describes the most common reproductive health problems in women with active respiratory organ tuberculosis during their hospital stay. The toxic effect of tuberculosis infection and the long-term use of drugs favor the development of a number ...
S. I. Kayukova +3 more
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The role of coinfections in HIV epidemic trajectory and positive prevention: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: Recurrent or persistent coinfections may increase HIV viral load and, consequently, risk of HIV transmission, thus increasing HIV incidence.
Baeten +64 more
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A 16‐Year‐Old with a Mycoplasma hominis Empyema Post‐Lung Transplantation: A Case Report
ABSTRACT Background This is the first reported case of empyema due to Mycoplasma hominis in a pediatric transplant recipient. Methods A 16‐year‐old Indigenous Canadian boy developed acute respiratory distress 29 days post‐bilateral lung transplantation for chronic lung disease and pulmonary hypertension secondary to extreme prematurity and an atrial ...
G. Huynh +3 more
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Genital Tuberculosis Associated Pyosalpinx: Report of Two Cases
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease which typically affects the lungs and caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Genital tract is commonly affected secondary to a primary lesion via peritoneal, hematogenous or lymphatic spread.
Nazli Aksoy Kala +5 more
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Analysis of Research on the Effects of Improved Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene on the Health of People Living with HIV and AIDS and Programmatic Implications [PDF]
This paper reviews the existing scientific and programmatic evidence, raises WASH issues in the HIV and AIDS context that need further study to build the evidence base, assesses current WASH guidance through a review of national HIV/AIDS guidelines from ...
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ABSTRACT Xanthogranulomatous oophoritis is an extremely rare, chronic inflammatory condition of the ovary characterized by the replacement of normal ovarian tissue with lipid‐laden macrophages, plasma cells, and lymphocytes. When the genital tract is involved, this most commonly affects the endometrium, whereas ovarian and fallopian tube involvement is
John Lugata +5 more
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Characterization of the longitudinal HIV-1 quasispecies evolution in HIV-1 infected individuals co-infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis [PDF]
One of the earliest and most striking observations made about HIV is the extensive genetic variation that the virus has within individual hosts, particularly in the hypervariable regions of the env gene which is divided into 5 variable regions (V1-V5 ...
Leulebirhan, Tsigereda Biru
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Interventions for neurocognitive dysfunction [PDF]
Purpose of review: To evaluate current barriers to HIV cure strategies and interventions for neurocognitive dysfunction with a particular focus on recent advancements over the last three years. Recent findings: Optimal anti-retroviral therapy (ART) poses
Brew, B, Ellero, J, Lubomski, M
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Lofgren Syndrome in a 35‐Year‐Old Female: A Case Report
ABSTRACT Lofgren syndrome is an acute and pathognomonic form of sarcoidosis characterized by fever, hilar lymphadenopathy, arthritis, and erythema nodosum (EN). We report a 35‐year‐old female patient from Ethiopia who presented with a 4‐day history of arthritis involving bilateral ankles, knees, and wrists associated with fever and skin lesions typical
Abel Tenaw Tasamma +5 more
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