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Extrapulmonary tuberculosis in immunocompetent adults

Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2004
Tuberculosis continues to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Although tuberculosis usually attacks the lungs, other organs can also be affected, leading to extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPT) or disseminated tuberculosis. This study retrospectively analysed the incidence, clinical sites and risk factors for EPT in 252 patients with EPT ...
Arif Atahan, Cagatay, Yasar, Caliskan, Selcuk, Aksoz, Leyla, Gulec, Sehiha, Kucukoglu, Yonca, Cagatay, Hande, Berk, Halit, Ozsut, Haluk, Eraksoy, Semra, Calangu   +9 more
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Adenovirus pneumonia in an immunocompetent adult

Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy, 2012
Adenovirus pneumonias are reported relatively commonly in pediatric or immunocompromised patients, but the clinical presentation of adenovirus pneumonia in immunocompetent hosts is not well known. We treated an immunocompetent 42-year-old man with mild adenovirus pneumonia following pharyngitis and conjunctivitis. Diagnosis was established on the basis
Naoya, Hijikata, Noboru, Takayanagi, Shintaro, Sato, Keiji, Harasawa, Keisuke, Miyaoka, Kozo, Asanuma, Yoshinori, Kawabata   +6 more
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Bartonella henselae Endocarditis in an Immunocompetent Adult

Clinical Infectious Diseases, 1995
We describe a case of aggressive Bartonella henselae endocarditis in an immunocompetent man who owned a cat. Aortic valve replacement was required, and his infection was diagnosed by histology, serology, and polymerase chain reaction analysis. The manifestations of his disease included mediastinal lymphadenopathy, glomerulonephritis, myocarditis, and a
A H, Holmes, T C, Greenough, G J, Balady, R L, Regnery, B E, Anderson, J C, O'Keane, J D, Fonger, E L, McCrone   +7 more
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Severe infectious mononucleosis in immunocompetent adults

Médecine et Maladies Infectieuses, 2017
To determine the risk factors for severe infectious mononucleosis (IM) occurrence in immunocompetent adults.We performed a multicenter, retrospective case series including immunocompetent adults presenting with confirmed IM between 2001 and 2011. Severe presentations were compared with uncomplicated presentations using Stata® 9 software.
A.C. Wemel, A. Mayet, S. Bellier, C. Bigaillon, C. Rapp, C. Ficko   +5 more
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Branhamella catarrhalis septicemia in an immunocompetent adult

Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 1991
A 68-year-old man with otitis media developed signs of disseminated intravasal coagulation (DIC) and shock. Beta-lactamase positive Branhamella catarrhalis grew in all blood cultures and in secretion from the middle ear. The patient was immunocompetent and previously healthy. Severe B.
A, Alaeus, G, Stiernstedt
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Acute Infectious Diarrhea in Immunocompetent Adults

New England Journal of Medicine, 2014
In the United States, there are approximately 179 million cases of acute diarrhea per year. This update on the diagnosis and management of acute diarrhea in immunocompetent adults gives particular attention to the roles of noroviruses and Clostridium difficile.

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Histoplasmosis in an immunocompetent adult

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Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection of the skin and lungs, often involving multiple organs. They are opportunistic mycoses usually in HIV-positive patients. Herein, we report the case of a 51-year-old immunocompetent adult. On examination, the patient was generally unwell and had no fever. Multiple subcutaneous nodules were noted.
Adama Aguissa Dicko, Lamissa Cissé, Aboubacrine Traore, Koreissi Tall Tall, Binta Guindo, Ousmane Faye   +5 more
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Hoarseness With Supraglottic Ulcer in an Immunocompetent Adult

JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
A 61-year-old man presented to the otolaryngology clinic with a 2-month history of progressive hoarseness, dysphagia, odynophagia, and persistent globus sensation. What is your diagnosis?
Tala, Maya, Seham, Azzam, Daniel, Vinh
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Subacute measles encephalitis in an immunocompetent adult

Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 2002
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) and subacute measles encephalitis (SME) are both rare complications of measles virus infection. SSPE typically affects immunocompetent children, has an insidious onset and follows a steadily progressive course. SME mainly occurs in immunosuppressed children and has a rapidly progressive course.
M C, Croxson, N E, Anderson, A A, Vaughan, D O, Hutchinson, B A, Schroeder, A D, Cluroe, A D, Hyatt   +6 more
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HSV Hepatitis in an Immunocompetent Adult

American Journal of Forensic Medicine & Pathology, 2023
David T, Lynch, Kristian, Bruns, James A, Feig   +2 more
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