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Herpes Simplex Virus Esophagitis in an Immunocompetent Patient
, 2023 Esophagitis due to herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is a rare entity in the immunocompetent population. It is usually seen in immunocompromised hosts, those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, malignancies, and patients on ...
Jignesh Parikh +9 more
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Successful Treatment of Human Herpesvirus 6 Encephalomyelitis in Immunocompetent Patient
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2004 We report the case of human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) encephalomyelitis in an immunocompetent patient, which was confirmed by viral amplification from cerebrospinal fluid. Cidofovir was used followed by ganciclovir because of an adverse effect to probenecid.
Eric Denes +5 more
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Challenging case of disseminated tuberculosis in an immunocompetent adult
Future Science OADisseminated tuberculosis (TB) is a TB infection involving two or more noncontiguous sites. It is a challenging medical care due to its misleading presentation.
Narjes Abid +7 more
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The elusive nature of mucormycosis in an immunocompetent host and the role of a dermatology consult
Clinical Case Reports, 2019 Key Clinical Message Mucormycosis infection in the immunocompetent host typically occurs in the setting of trauma and presents a diagnostic challenge. The earliest signs of infection are often cutaneous, but can easily be misinterpreted, which can be a ...
Dylan J. Badin +4 more
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Purulent Pericarditis in an Immunocompetent Young Child [PDF]
Purulent pericarditis in children is a life-threatening condition causing cardiac tamponade and disrupting the hemodynamic status of the patient. It has been associated with high mortality if treatment is delayed.
Pınar Yazıcı Özkaya +9 more
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Metastatic tuberculous abscess in an immunocompetent individual
Journal of Current Research in Scientific MedicineMetastatic tuberculous abscess is a very rare endogenous tuberculosis that presents as painless nodules in the trunk and extremities which later ulcerates and is commonly seen in immunocompromised adults and malnourished children.
Trishna Vaishali Muthurathinam +3 more
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Modeling human pediatric and adult gliomas in immunocompetent mice through costimulatory blockade
OncoImmunology, 2020 Currently, human glioma tumors are mostly modeled in immunodeficient recipients; however, lack of interactions with adaptive immune system is a serious flaw, particularly in the era when immunotherapies dominate treatment strategies.
Xiaoyan Lan +8 more
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Iron, copper and immunocompetence [PDF]
British Journal of Nutrition, 2007 Microminerals including copper and iron are essential to immunity and health in human beings. The development of powerful tools in analytical cell biology and molecular genetics has facilitated efforts to identify specific cellular and molecular functions of trace elements in the maturation, activation and functions of host defence mechanisms. Selected
Carlos, Muñoz +4 more
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Primary Pyogenic Abscess in an Immunocompetent Child: An Indian Perspective
Journal of Orthopaedic Case ReportsIntroduction: Pyogenic psoas abscess (PPA) is a rare but severe condition. Previously linked to tuberculosis, it’s now seen with diverse causes. This case report details the diagnosis and management of PPA in a healthy Indian child, initially suspected ...
Swapnil Keny +4 more
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The immunocompetence of Schwann cells [PDF]
Muscle & Nerve, 2007 AbstractSchwann cells are the myelinating glial cells of the peripheral nervous system that support and ensheath axons with myelin to enable rapid saltatory signal propagation in the axon. Immunocompetence, however, has only recently been recognized as an important feature of Schwann cells.
Gerd, Meyer zu Hörste +4 more
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