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The Effect of Thymectomy on the Incidence of Extrathymic Cancers and Autoimmune Diseases in Patients With Non‐Thymomatous Myasthenia Gravis

Muscle &Nerve, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims Thymectomy is associated with positive effects on myasthenia gravis (MG), but there is conflicting evidence regarding potential deleterious long‐term outcomes, such as increased cancer and autoimmune disease risk. We aimed to assess these outcomes in thymectomized versus non‐thymectomized MG patients.
Mohamed Khateb, Adnan Almasri, Carolina Barnett‐Tapia, Vera Bril   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Seroepidemiology of Trichomonas vaginalis in rural women in Zimbabwe and patterns of association with HIV infection [PDF]

, 2005
Serological assays using dried blood spots from 5221 women in rural areas of eastern Zimbabwe were used to assess the epidemiology of Trichomonas vaginalis infection, and its association with HIV. Antibodies to T.
Cappuccinelli, Pietro Antonio, Fiori, Pier Luigi, Gregson, Simon, Mason, Peter R., Rappelli, Paola   +4 more
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Screening for Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease) in the Latin American population living with HIV in London

HIV Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background There are an estimated 2482 people born in Latin American countries receiving care for HIV in the United Kingdom. Although national guidance recommends screening for Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease) in this population, there is no formal screening programme.
Natalie Elkheir, Shivani Singh, Birgit Barbini, Lucy Campbell, Alice Sharp, Jacqueline O'Connell, Louise Terry, Margherita Bracchi, Javier Rubio, Nicolo Girometti, Mohammed Hassan, Hannah Davies, Frank A. Post, Laura Nabarro, Debbie Nolder, Geraldine O'Hara, Julie Fox, Peter L. Chiodini, David A. J. Moore   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Role of Viruses in the Pathogenesis of Periodontitis

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
This narrative review aimed to summarize current evidence on the presence and potential pathogenic role of viruses in periodontitis. Design: Narrative Review; Population: Patients with periodontitis; Exposure: Detection of viruses in oral samples (biopsies, saliva, gingival crevicular fluid, subgingival plaque, blood); Outcome: Viral prevalence, load ...
Kim Natalie Stolte, Jørgen Slots, Henrik Dommisch   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Blood Transfusions: Are They Life Saving or Transfusing Infections? [PDF]

, 2011
Introduction: There is a risk of 1 - 2 per 1000 recipients receiving contaminated blood with viral, bacterial and parasitic agents.TTI’S are the most commonly encountered complications in transfusion medicine.
Amrutha Kumari, B, Deepa, S, Venkatesha, D   +2 more
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Correlates of HIV, HBV, HCV and syphilis infections among prison inmates and officers in Ghana: A national multicenter study [PDF]

, 2008
Background Prisons are known to be high-risk environments for the spread of bloodborne and sexually transmitted infections. Prison officers are considered to have an intermittent exposure potential to bloodborne infectious diseases on the job, however ...
Asare Isaac, Adu-Gyamfi Clement, Boamah Isaac, Ampofo William K, Gbagbo Foster, Armah Henry B, Adjei Andrew A, Hesse Ian FA, Mensah George   +8 more
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The role of acquired host immunity in periodontal diseases

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract The aim of this narrative review is to relate the contribution of European researchers to the complex topic of the host immune system in periodontal disease, focusing on acquired immunity. Other chapters in this volume will address the genetics and autoantibody responses and other forms of immunity to periodontal disease.
Denis F. Kinane, David F. Lappin, Shauna Culshaw   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

HHV‐8/KSHV in Solid Organ Transplantation: Current Gaps of Knowledge and Future Directions

Transplant Infectious Disease, EarlyView.
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, Andrea Cona, Malgorzata Mikulska, Francesca Pecoraro, Carlotta Piazza, Elda De Vita, Giada Pietrosi, Matteo Bulati, Tiziana Lazzarotto, Mario Luppi   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Human herpesvirus 8 seropositivity among sexually active adults in Uganda.

PLoS ONE, 2011
IntroductionSexual transmission of human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8) has been implicated among homosexual men, but the evidence for sexual transmission among heterosexual individuals is controversial. We investigated the role of sexual transmission of HHV8 in a
Fatma M Shebl, Sheila C Dollard, Ruth M Pfeiffer, Benon Biryahwaho, Minal M Amin, Stella S Munuo, Wolfgang Hladik, Ruth Parsons, Barry I Graubard, Sam M Mbulaiteye   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Child Psychosocial Adjustment and Parenting in Families Affected by Maternal HIV/AIDS [PDF]

, 2008
Child adjustment and parenting were examined in 23 9-through 16-year-old youth from families affected by maternal HIV infection and 20 same-age peers whose mothers were not infected.
A. L. Robin, A. Welch, B. A. Kotchick, B. W. C. Forsyth, D. A. Murphy, D. Ingram, E. W. Jensen, Family Health Project Research Group., G. E. Wyatt, G. H. Brody, G. R. Patterson, Gail E. Wyatt, J. Faithfull, L. J. Bauman, L. S. Aiken, L. Steinberg, M. A. Schuster, M. J. Rotheram-Borus, M. J. Rotheram-Borus, M. J. Rotheram-Borus, M. L. Lee, M. M. Black, N. Garmezy, P. Lester, P.R. Amato, R. D. Conger, R. Dutra, R. F. Ferdinand, R. Fauber, R. Forehand, R. Forehand, S. D. McMahon, S. Dorsey, S. Esposito, S. Harter, T. L. Tompkins, T. L. Tompkins, T. M. Achenbach, T. M. Achenbach, T. M. Achenbach, Tanya L. Tompkins, Y. G. Korneluk   +41 more
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