Aggressive natural killer-cell leukemia: Classical presentation of a rare disease
Aggressive natural killer-cell leukaemia is a rare aggressive form of natural killer-cell neoplasm. We report a case of a 40-year-old male who presented with jaundice, raised blood counts,generalised lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly.
Priya M Jacob +2 more
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Atypical presentation of visceral leishmaniasis from non-endemic region [PDF]
A case of atypical and acute presentation of visceral leishmaniasis from non-endemic region, characterised by exudative pleural effusion and hepatitis is ...
Gupta, D, Kashyap, R, Kaul, R, Raina, S
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Prevalence and associated factors of Schistosomiasis among children in Yemen: implications for an effective control programme [PDF]
BACKGROUND Schistosomiasis, one of the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases, is a life-threatening public health problem in Yemen especially in rural communities.
Al-Mekhlafi, Hesham M +5 more
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HHV‐8/KSHV in Solid Organ Transplantation: Current Gaps of Knowledge and Future Directions
Risk mitigation strategies, including donors/recipients screening, DNAemia monitoring in recipients at risk, CNI‐to‐mTOR inhibitors switch, antivirals, and rituximab for KICS, may mitigate the impact of HHV‐8/KSHV infection in SOT. This review provides an update on KICS, identifies research gaps, and summarizes advances in screening and management ...
Alessandra Mularoni +9 more
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Diagnostic challenges and treatment difficulties in a patient with excoriated acne conglobata [PDF]
Acne conglobata is a rare and severe form of acne vulgaris, characterized by the presence of comedones, papules, pustules, nodules and sometimes hematic or meliceric crusts.
Benea, Vasile +5 more
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What's new? Adult T‐cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATL) is a rare and aggressive malignancy caused by human T‐cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV‐1). The authors comprehensively analyzed the epidemiological and clinical features of ATL over a 30‐year period in French Guiana, a region with high HTLV‐1 endemicity and a multiethnic population.
Jill‐Léa Ramassamy +16 more
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Declining Visceral Leishmaniasis in Malta [PDF]
Aims: To study visceral leishmaniasis (VL) trends in Malta. Methods: Analysis of epidemiological and clinical trends, a veterinary questionnaire and questioning a canine laboratory testing facility.
Grech, Victor E., Vella, Cecil
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Immune compromise in HIV-1/HTLV-1 coinfection with paradoxical resolution of CD4 lymphocytosis during antiretroviral therapy: a case report [PDF]
Human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) and human T lymphotropic virus type-1 (HTLV-1) infections have complex effects on adaptive immunity, with specific tropism for, but contrasting effects on, CD4 T lymphocytes: depletion with HIV-1, proliferation
Bangham, C +6 more
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Vaping‐Induced Erythrocytosis Resolved With Cessation of e‐Cigarette Use
ABSTRACT Vaping use is a global health concern with multiple adverse general health effects. We report a young man with vaping‐induced erythrocytosis that resolved following cessation of e‐cigarette use. Presence of erythrocytosis without a history of hypoxia or associated medications should prompt a thorough investigation for secondary causes ...
Jenyvette Hsia +4 more
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