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Disseminated tuberculosis in a pregnant immunocompetent healthcare worker

Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2020
Health care workers (HCWs) have an increased risk of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (TB) infection compared to general population. Pregnancy suppresses the Lymphocyte T-helper 1 (Th1) pro-inflammatory response.
Mersni Meriem, Mechergui Najla, Belloumi Nidhal, Bani Mejda, Ladhari Nizar, Youssef Imen   +5 more
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Anemia in tuberculosis cases: A biomarker of severity?

PLoS ONE, 2021
IntroductionAnemia is a common condition at tuberculosis diagnosis, and there is evidence that its prevalence is higher in patients with tuberculosis than in those infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis and healthy controls.
Edson Beyker de Mendonça, Carolina AranaStanis Schmaltz, Flavia Marinho Sant'Anna, Alexandre Gomes Vizzoni, Daniela Palheiro Mendes-de-Almeida, Raquel de Vasconcellos Carvalhaes de Oliveira, Valeria Cavalcanti Rolla   +6 more
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Clinical and Radiological Advances in Autoimmune GFAP Astrocytopathy: Analysis of 387 Patients in Japan

Clinical and Experimental Neuroimmunology, Volume 16, Issue 2, Page 174-187, May 2025.
ABSTRACT Autoimmune glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) astrocytopathy (GFAP‐A) is an autoimmune inflammatory central nervous system disease. Recent neuropathological findings indicate that GFAP‐specific cluster of differentiation (CD)8+ T cells are likely the effectors of GFAP‐A.
Akio Kimura
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[Multiple meningeal and cerebral involvement revealing multifocal tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient].

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2016
Tuberculosis is a public health problem in Morocco. Central nervous system involvement is nevertheless rare, occurring in the context of multifocal or miliary tuberculosis. However, it may be a mode of revelation even in an immunocompetent subject.
T. Boulahri, Abdellah Taous, Maha Ait Berri, I. Traibi, A. Rouimi   +4 more
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Efficacy and safety of KN026 and docetaxel for HER2‐positive breast cancer: a phase II clinical trial

Cancer Communications, Volume 45, Issue 4, Page 476-485, April 2025.
Abstract Background The standard first‐line treatment for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)‐positive recurrent/metastatic breast cancer currently includes pertuzumab plus trastuzumab and docetaxel. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of KN026, an anti‐HER2 bispecific antibody, plus docetaxel in first‐line treatment of HER2 ...
Jianli Ma, Jingxuan Wang, Ting Xu, Quchang Ouyang, Xiaojia Wang, Jingfen Wang, Lu Gan, Zhong Ouyang, Daren Lin, Tao Sun, Changping Shan, Herui Yao, Baochun Zhang, Zhengguang Li, Zhixiang Zhuang, Ying Lu, Hongwei Yang, Jian Huang, Xingwang Yang, Hongmei Sun, Qingyuan Zhang   +20 more
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Major outcomes of patients with tuberculous meningitis on directly observed thrice a week regime

Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2014
Background: Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) of Government of India provides intermittent thrice-a-week directly observed treatment short course (RNTCP regimen).
Thomas Iype, Ayyappan Kunjukrishna Pillai, Ajith Cherian, Zinia T Nujum, Chithra Pushpa, Dalus Dae, Vijayakumar Krishnapillai   +6 more
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Disseminated Neurocysticercosis With Intraventricular and Cisternal Extension Without Hydrocephalus: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 4, April 2025.
ABSTRACT Neurocysticercosis, a leading cause of acquired epilepsy, can present as disseminated disease with widespread cystic lesions. A 33‐year‐old male with seizures and weakness showed radiologically confirmed neurocysticercosis. Treatment with steroids, antiparasitics, and antiseizure medication led to improvement. Early diagnosis and public health
Bibek Shrestha, Priyesh Shrestha, Bikram Prasad Gajurel, Grishma Kandel, Laxmi Shah   +4 more
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TUBERCULOSIS MENINGITIS (TBM) AND HYDROCEPHALUS

, 2020
Objectives: To determine the frequency of cases detected with hydrocephalus in cases presenting with TBM. Material & methods; This cross sectional study was conducted during January to July 2019. The detailed demographic data was collected. The cases of TBM were selected on clinical and laboratory diagnosis and then they underwent CT scan of brain (
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Plummer‐Vinson Syndrome With Coexistent Thyro‐Cardiac Disease and Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 4, April 2025.
ABSTRACT Plummer‐Vinson Syndrome (PVS) is a rare disorder characterized by the triad of dysphagia, iron‐deficiency anemia, and esophageal webs. Limited data on its prevalence exist, with most information derived from case reports. We present the case of a 60‐year‐old woman with a 6‐month history of a progressively enlarging anterior neck mass and ...
Suleiman Ayalew, Michael A. Negussie, Tinsae Anebo, Fitsum A. Gemechu, Yishak Abdulsemed, Segenet B. Mengistu   +5 more
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Incidence, Clinical Features, Associated Factors and Outcomes of Intensive Phase Antituberculosis Drug Induced Liver Injury Among Patients With Tuberculosis at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Nepal: A Descriptive Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health concern, especially in Nepal, where the incidence of anti‐TB drug‐induced liver injury (DILI) is substantial. The main aim of this study is to investigate the incidence, clinical characteristics, outcomes, and contributing factors related to intensive phase anti‐TB DILI ...
Ravi Ranjan Pradhan, Ajay Kumar Yadav
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