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Influenza-associated pulmonary aspergillosis in a patient on ECMO
Invasive pulmonary aspsergillosis (IPA) is a well-known disease typically affecting severely immunocompromised patients. Recently, IPA has been described in a new group of patients such as those infected with influenza.
Khaled Alobaid +2 more
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Prevalence and fungal profile of pulmonary aspergillosis in immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients of a tertiary care hospital [PDF]
Background: Aspergillus is a fungus which may present an array of pulmonary manifestations, depending on the patient’s immunological and physiological state. Although the incidence of pulmonary aspergillosis occurs primarily in immunocompromised patients
Prakash Ved, Mishra Prem P, Verma Shashi K, Sinha Shivani, Sharma Mahendra
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ABSTRACT Invasive aspergillosis, though typically seen in immunocompromised patients, can also affect immunocompetent individuals and mimic pulmonary malignancy. This case highlights the importance of considering fungal infections in the differential diagnosis of chronic respiratory symptoms, particularly in patients with risk factors such as heavy ...
Kumail Khandwala +4 more
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Airborne pathogens like Aspergillus bring the lungs in the frontline for defense. Pulmonary diseases caused by Aspergillus species are broadly classified as aspergilloma, chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis, invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA),
Mayuri Mahajan +3 more
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Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis complicating allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis is a frequent complication in immunocompromised patients. The role of the prolonged use of steroids in predisposing to invasive aspergillosis has been recognized, but exceptionally described in asthmatic patients. We report the case of a 59-year-old woman with bronchial asthma treated with steroid therapy for a long ...
A. Ganassini, CAZZADORI, Angelo Antonio
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Hyalohyphomycotic chronic rhinosinusitis caused by Microascus cirrosus in a cat
Abstract A 13‐year‐old, male, neutered, indoor‐only, domestic long‐haired cat was presented with an 8‐month history of sneezing and a 2‐month history of epistaxis. Computed tomography demonstrated an irregular contrast‐enhancing soft tissue opacity within both nasal cavities and osteolysis of surrounding bony structures.
Leonel Frutuoso +4 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Relapses occur in up to 40% of patients after prolonged courses of antifungal treatment for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA). The factors predisposing to relapse remain poorly defined. Methods We conducted a retrospective study of adults treated for ≥ 6 months with oral azoles for CPA.
Annabel Choyce +6 more
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Invasive fungal infection is rarely reported in association with malaria, even though malaria-associated inhibition of phagocyte function is a well-known condition.
Stremmel Wolfgang +7 more
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Successful Treatment of PulmonaryInvasive Aspergillosis with Voriconazole in Patients who FailedConventional Therapy [PDF]
.: Background: The incidence of fungal infections, including those due to Aspergillosis species has continued to increase in recent years. Invasive aspergillosis remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality, despite therapeutics interventions ...
Garbino, J. +4 more
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Neoadjuvant glucocorticoids facilitated less invasive and more complete resection of advanced B‐type thymomas, leading to reduced operative morbidity and improved progression‐free survival compared to upfront surgery. This study supports a novel downstaging strategy for this challenging disease.
Zhen Yu +7 more
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