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Post‐Viral Acquired Idiopathic Purpura Fulminans Caused by Anti‐Protein S Antibodies

Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Acquired Idiopathic purpura fulminans is a rare pathology caused by anti‐protein S antibodies. We have conducted a literature review focusing on the most recent developments in diagnosis and management. Diagnosis is based on the demonstration of typical necrotic purpura lesions on the legs. Treatment must be initiated without delay by infusion
Alexandre Theron, Christine Biron‐Andreani, Eric Jeziorski   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

N. meningitidis and TLR Polymorphisms: A Fascinating Immunomodulatory Network

Vaccines, 2016
N. meningitidis infections represent a global health problem that can lead to the development of serious permanent sequelae. Although the use of antibiotics and prevention via vaccination have reduced the incidence of meningococcal disease, our ...
Elena Gianchecchi, Alessandro Torelli, Giulia Piccini, Simona Piccirella, Emanuele Montomoli   +4 more
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Doença meningocócica em crianças: Panorama das hospitalizações e da morbimortalidade na Bahia e macrorregiões, de 2011 a 2020

Residência Pediátrica, 2023
OBJECTIVE: To describe the epidemiological profile of hospitalizations of children due to meningococcal disease in Bahia and its macro-regions, estimating morbidity and mortality due to the disease.
Vitória Pinho Lopes Cunha, Nívea Lins de Almeida, Clarissa Cavalcanti Souza, Katia de Miranda Avena   +3 more
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Vaccination in Multiple Myeloma: Challenges and Strategies

European Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematological malignancy characterized by profound immunosuppression resulting from both disease‐related mechanisms and treatment‐induced immune dysfunction. This compromised immune status markedly increases susceptibility to infections, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in MM patients.
Enrica Antonia Martino, Ernesto Vigna, Antonella Bruzzese, Nicola Amodio, Eugenio Lucia, Virginia Olivito, Caterina Labanca, Santino Caserta, Francesco Mendicino, Fortunato Morabito, Massimo Gentile   +10 more
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Heart damage during meningococcal infection

Лечащий Врач
Background. Meningococcal infection (MI) remains relevant in the modern world. In the Russian Federation, there is currently an increase in cases of meningococcal infection in the adult population.
A. A. Grishaeva, L. K. Alimova, A. M. Domkina, Zh. B. Ponezheva, V. V. Maleev   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Meningococcal pneumonia: a review

Pneumonia, 2019
Background Although Neisseria meningitidis is one of the major causes of meningitis, meningococcal pneumonia is the most common non-neurological organ disease caused by this pathogen.
Charles Feldman, Ronald Anderson
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The changing face of meningococcal infection

Clinical Infection in Practice, 2021
Menigococcal infection is caused by Neisseria meningitidis, a Gram negative diplococci. Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is caused by 6 capsular groups. The spectrum of infection is broad, with meningitis and meningococcal sepsis associated with a case fatality of between 4 and 20%.
openaire   +4 more sources

Characterization of Neuropsychiatric Conditions in United States Resettled Refugees at a Single Academic Center

Annals of Neurology, Volume 98, Issue 2, Page 231-235, August 2025.
Neuropsychiatric diseases are common among forcibly displaced persons, and a better understanding is needed to improve screening and treatment efforts. We performed a retrospective cross‐sectional study at a single academic center looking at neuropsychiatric diagnoses of United States resettled refugees presenting for their domestic medical examination.
Noor F. Shaik, Uttara Gadde, Aba Y. Barden‐Maja   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cocirculation of Hajj and non-Hajj strains among serogroup W meningococci in Italy, 2000 to 2016 [PDF]

, 2019
In Italy, B and C are the predominant serogroups among meningococci causing invasive diseases. Nevertheless, in the period from 2013 to 2016, an increase in serogroup W Neisseria meningitidis (MenW) was observed.
Arghittu M., Barbui A. M., Bernaschi P., Bisbano A., Chironna M., Ciammaruconi A., De Nittis R., Fazio C., Galanti I. A., Giammanco A., Isola P., Mencacci A., Neri A., Pagani E., Stefanelli P., Vacca P., Vocale C.   +16 more
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Serogroup W-135 Meningococcal Disease during the Hajj, 2000

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2003
An outbreak of serogroup W-135 meningococcal disease occurred during the 2000 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Disease was reported worldwide in Hajj pilgrims and their close contacts; however, most cases were identified in Saudi Arabia.
Jairam R. Lingappa, Abdullah M. Al-Rabeah, Rana Hajjeh, Tajammal Mustafa, Adel Fatani, Tami Al-Bassam, Amira Badukhan, Abdulhafiz Turkistani, Nassen Al-Hamdan, Mohamed Al-Jeffri, Yaqoub Al Mazrou, Bradley A. Perkins, Tanja Popovic, Leonard W. Mayer, Nancy E. Rosenstein   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source