European Respiratory Review, 2022 Parasitic lung diseases are caused by a number of parasites as a result of transient passage in the lung or as a result of an immunologic reaction. The clinical presentation may be in the form of focal or cystic lesions, pleural effusion or diffuse ...
Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq +2 more
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IMAGING TECHNIQUES IN THE DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF PARASITIC LUNG DISEASES AND LUNG CANCER
Сибирский онкологический журнал, 2016 We analyzed imaging findings of 18 patients with atypical manifestations of parasitic diseases of the lung, who were admitted to the hospital with suspected lung cancer or metastatic lung cancer.
P. M. Kotlyarov, N. I. Sergeev
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Case Report: Definitive diagnosis of pulmonary parasitic infection via cytomorphology and histopathology in a patient with non-specific pulmonary nodules and hemoptysis after raw deer blood consumption [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicineBackgroundPulmonary parasitic infections are notorious “great masqueraders” in clinical practice, with presentations including hemoptysis and non-specific cavitary nodules that overlap extensively with common pulmonary diseases. Diagnostic challenges are
Chi Wang +11 more
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Biomedicines, 2023 Background: Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) commonly affects immunocompromised individuals, whereas in immunocompetent persons, it occurs relatively rarely, and in most cases, the Pneumocystis infection is detected as an asymptomatic colonization.
Rumen Harizanov +12 more
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Patients with Infections of The Central Nervous System Have Lowered Gut Microbiota Alpha Diversity
Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022 There are multiple lines of evidence for the existence of communication between the central nervous system (CNS), gut, and intestinal microbiome. Despite extensive analysis conducted on various neurological disorders, the gut microbiome was not yet ...
Marta Grochowska +8 more
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OPPORTUNISTIC PARASITIC PULMONARY INFECTIONS IN HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) INFECTED PATIENTS: WITH REFERENCES TO EGYPTIAN PARASITES [PDF]
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology, 2019 Prior to the era of potent antiretroviral therapy, parasitic pulmonary infections were more commonly seen than they are today. However, the clinician needs to be aware of the presenting symptoms and signs of these uncommon infections, which may still ...
TOSSON MORSY +2 more
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21-Year-Old Female with Pneumothorax and Massive Air Leak Following Blunt Trauma; a Photo Quiz
Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine, 2022 A 21-year-old female presented to the emergency department, about 20 minutes after a motorcycle accident. She was agitated and complaining of shortness of breath. Her vital signs were: heart rate 110 bpm, respiratory rate 32/minute, blood pressure 89/67
Ahmad Shirinzadeh-Dastgiri +3 more
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Identification of a common gene expression response in different lung inflammatory diseases in rodents and macaques. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2008 To identify gene expression responses common to multiple pulmonary diseases we collected microarray data for acute lung inflammation models from 12 studies and used these in a meta-analysis.
Jeroen L A Pennings +2 more
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Pulmonary cystic echinococcosis in contrast-enhanced ultrasound – a case report
Journal of Ultrasonography, 2023 Pulmonary cystic echinococcosis is a parasitic infection transmitted by dogs and occurring in livestock-raising areas. It is included among the neglected tropical diseases, according to the World Health Organization.
Findeisen Hajo +5 more
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Parasitic infestation of lung: An unusual cause of interstitial pneumonitis
Lung India, 2016 Parasite infections are increasing worldwide due to increasing migration and traveling. Parasitic infections can affect lungs and present as a focal or diffuse lung diseases. High index of suspicion and detailed history are most important.
Parth Shah +5 more
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