A diagnostically challenging case of pyelonephritis caused by Lactobacillus
Extracellular polysaccharides produced by Lactobacillus have been shown to stimulate the immune system, suppress reactivity to allergens, and protect from infections; these properties underlie the use of Lactobacillus in probiotic formulations and in the
Erika Hori +2 more
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Chronic Candida dubliniensis meningitis in a lung transplant recipient
Candida spp. are common colonizers of the oral mucosa and respiratory tract in lung transplant recipients. Although thought to be non-pathogenic in most cases, donor derived infections related to Candida spp. have been described. Among the manifestations
Sabina Herrera +8 more
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Coinfection of cytomegalovirus and strongyloidiasis presenting as massive gastrointestinal bleeding in an immunocompromised host: a case report [PDF]
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Influenza vaccination for immunocompromised patients: systematic review and meta-analysis from a public health policy perspective. [PDF]
Immunocompromised patients are vulnerable to severe or complicated influenza infection. Vaccination is widely recommended for this group. This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses influenza vaccination for immunocompromised patients in terms of ...
Kerac, Marko +143 more
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BACKGROUND: Invasive fungal infections are associated with morbidity and mortality in neutropenia secondary to hematological malignancies. Empirical antifungal agents are used to reduce their consequences.
Sarah Shalhoub +4 more
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Pulmonary tuberculosis in the immunocompromised patients [PDF]
Background/Aim. During the last few decades, immunocompromising diseases led to an increase in the number of tuberculosis cases. The aim of this study was to examine the influence of immunocompromising diseases on the course of tuberculosis. Methods. The
Vukosav Danijela, Tot-Veres Kristina
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Adenoviruses in the immunocompromised host [PDF]
Adenoviruses are among the many pathogens and opportunistic agents that cause serious infection in the congenitally immunocompromised, in patients undergoing immunosuppressive treatment for organ and tissue transplants and for cancers, and in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients.
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Sporotrichosis In Immunocompromised Hosts [PDF]
Sporotrichosis is a global implantation or subcutaneous mycosis caused by several members of the genus Sporothrix, a thermo-dimorphic fungus. This disease may also depict an endemic profile, especially in tropical to subtropical zones around the world.
Flavio Queiroz-Telles +2 more
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The clinical features and infectious etiologies of acute diarrhea in immunocompromised hosts [PDF]
Objectives The acute diarrhea is a common complaint among immunocompromised hosts, and may cause life threatening event. The infectious etiologies vary depending on virus, bacteria, and parasites.
Jin Young Lee +4 more
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Development of transplantable B-cell lymphomas in the MHC-defined miniature swine model
Background Establishment of transplantable tumors in clinically relevant large animals allows translational studies of novel cancer therapeutics. Methods Here we describe the establishment, characterization, and serial transplantation of a naturally ...
Alec R. Andrews +6 more
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