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Mechanisms of Zika virus infection and neuropathogenesis [PDF]

, 2016
A spotlight has been focused on the mosquito-borne Zika virus (ZIKV) because of its epidemic outbreak in Brazil and Latin America, as well as the severe neurological manifestations of microcephaly and Guillain–Barré syndrome associated with infection. In
Coyne, Carolyn B, Diamond, Michael S, Hiscott, John, Muscolini, Michela, Olagnier, David   +4 more
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Cutaneous and non‐cutaneous diseases due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae in children

JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Summary Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) is a common pathogen responsible for diverse infections in children and adolescents, primarily affecting the respiratory tract. Besides causing atypical pneumonia, MP can also lead to extrapulmonary manifestations, including mucocutaneous, hematological, neurological, cardiac, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Hanna Lindemann, Maximilian David Mauritz, Victoria Rehmann, Michael Paulussen, Jorge Frank, Malik Aydin   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Guillain-Barré syndrome with associated unilateral ptosis without ophthalmoplegia – a rare presentation: a case report and review of the literature

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2019
Background Guillain-Barré syndrome is an acute inflammatory polyradiculoneuropathy. Nearly half of patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome have cranial nerve involvement.
Udaya Ralapanawa, Prabhashini Kumarihamy, Thilak Jayalath, Jeevani Udupihille   +3 more
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Vectors and Vector‐Borne Diseases: Biology, Epidemiology and Integrated Control Strategies

Journal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Vector‐Borne Diseases (VBDs), transmitted by arthropods such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and sandflies, represent a significant threat to global health. These diseases can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and helminths.
Roberta Rinaldi, Carmen Scieuzo, Federica De Stefano, Luca Masucci, Patrizia Falabella   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anesthetic management for cesarean delivery in a Guillain-Barré syndrome patient -A case report- [PDF]

Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2013
Guillain-Barré syndrome is an acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculopathy characterized by progressive motor weakness, areflexia, and ascending paralysis. Guillain-Barré syndrome is extremely rare in pregnant patients, and there are no established
Hyunbin Kim, Junghee Ryu, Jung-Won Hwang, Sang-Hwan Do   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dengue: a new challenge for neurology [PDF]

, 2012
Dengue infection is a leading cause of illness and death in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Forty percent of the world’s population currently lives in these areas.
Cristiane N. Soares, Marco Orsini, Marzia Puccioni-Sohler   +2 more
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What are the barriers and facilitators to advance care planning with older people in long‐term care facilities? A qualitative study

Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
Abstract Aim To explore the views and preferences for advance care planning from the perspectives of residents, family members and healthcare professionals in long‐term care facilities. Design A qualitative descriptive design. Methods We conducted semi‐structured interviews with 12 residents of long‐term care facilities, 10 family members and 14 ...
Yuxin Zhou, Ariel Wang, Debbie Braybrook, Clare Ellis‐Smith, Haixia Feng, Ni Gong, Zhi Zhou, Richard Harding   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Case report: Guillain-Barre syndrome with pneumococcus – A new association in pediatrics

IDCases, 2018
Guillain-Barre Syndrome, an acute flaccid paralysis known to be caused by recent Gastro-intestinal infections mainly campylobacter, and Respiratory infections mainly mycoplasma pneumoniae and influenza.
Hassan El Khatib, Amal Naous, Soha Ghanem, Ghassan Dbaibo, Mariam Rajab   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in a Patient with Multiple System Atrophy and Multiple Myeloma

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Jackson Mitzner, Jenny Linnoila, Yanal Shaheen, Abby L. Olsen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical implications of imlifidase interference in antibody screening and transfusion management

Transfusion, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Imlifidase has received conditional approval from the EMA for desensitizing deceased donor kidney transplant recipients. It works by cleaving IgG into F(ab′)2 and Fc fragments, thereby reducing the risk of antibody‐mediated rejection. However, its impact on diagnostic assays remains understudied. Case Report We present the case of a
Zgjim Osmani, Aiko P. J. de Vries, Arjan Albersen   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source