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Prevention of infectious diseases in athletes. [PDF]

, 2007
The sports medicine physician may face challenging issues regarding infectious diseases when dealing with teams or highly competitive athletes who have difficulties taking time off to recover.
d'Hemecourt, Pierre, Luke, Anthony
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Infection control in the brain and the eye

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract The Central Nervous System (CNS), comprising the brain and the eye, is considered to have a ‘privileged’ mechanism for dealing with immunological challenge (immune privilege, IP). CNS IP has been revealed through experiments using foreign protein antigens and cell and tissue alloantigens (grafts), but evidence for a role for IP in modulating ...
John V. Forrester, Paul G. McMenamin, Samantha J. Dando   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Herpesviruses, as a possible cause complicated course of invasive meningococcal disease (clinical case)

Журнал инфектологии, 2016
The article describes the clinical case of meningococcal infections, complicated with the development of reactive arthritis. It highlights possible pathogenetic mechanisms of aseptic inflammation in combined meningococcal and herpesvirus infections.
N. V. Skripchenko, A. A. Vilnits, A. S. Drap, I. A. Ivashchenko   +3 more
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Meningococcal Disease in Patients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection: A Review of Cases Reported Through Active Surveillance in the United States, 2000-2008. [PDF]

, 2016
BackgroundAlthough human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is an established risk factor for several bacterial infections, the association between HIV infection and meningococcal disease remains unclear.MethodsExpanded chart reviews were completed ...
Clark, Thomas A, Cohn, Amanda C, Farley, Monica M, Hall, H Irene, Harris, Christine M, Harrison, Lee H, Lee, Adria, Li, Jianmin, Lynfield, Ruth, MacNeil, Jessica R, Miller, Lisa, Nichols, Megin, Petit, Susan, Reingold, Arthur, Schaffner, William, Thomas, Ann, Wu, Henry M, Zell, Elizabeth   +17 more
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Achieving Cancer Prevention Equity: A Policy Analysis of American Cancer Society HPV Vaccination Guidelines

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To examine the American Cancer Society's HPV vaccination guidelines through a nursing policy analysis framework, assessing justice and equity outcomes in cancer prevention policy implementation. Background Human papillomavirus vaccination remains critical for cancer prevention, yet persistent health disparities undermine equity goals ...
Grace K. Kyei, Evans K. Kyei, Rockson Ansong   +2 more
wiley   +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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Real‐World Effectiveness and Safety of Ravulizumab in Patients With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria: Evidence From the International PNH Registry

American Journal of Hematology, Volume 101, Issue 5, Page 939-948, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Ravulizumab, a second‐generation complement component 5 inhibitor (C5i) derived from eculizumab, with improved pharmacokinetics, is the current standard‐of‐care treatment for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), where available.
Alexander Röth, Christopher J. Patriquin, Jeff Szer, Louis Terriou, Ami S. Patel, Jesse Metzger, Philippe Gustovic, Jun‐ichi Nishimura, Robert A. Brodsky   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Trends in Meningitis Burden and Projections to 2040: A Secondary Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Meningitis remains a global health challenge, characterized by substantial regional and etiologic disparities. This study aimed to analyze recent trends, forecast future burden, and examine the influence of development status on meningitis outcomes.
Mehdi Azizmohammad Looha, Ali Saberi Shahrbabaki, Fatemeh Masaebi, Mahmoud Zamani, Farid Zayeri   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vaccination Coverage and Factors Associated With Incomplete Vaccination Schedules in Children Under 5 in a Peripheral Area of the Federal District of Brazil

Public Health Nursing, Volume 43, Issue 3, Page 543-553, May/June 2026.
ABSTRACT Objective To estimate vaccination coverage (VC) and analyze the factors associated with the incomplete vaccination schedule (IVS) in children under 5 years of age in two Basic Health Units in the Federal District of Brazil. Design A cross‐sectional study.
Ivea Rayane Mendes Nicacio Viana, Henry Maia Peixoto   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria‐Associated Acute Cutaneous Thrombosis and Haemolysis in the Setting of Parvovirus B19 and Varicella Zoster Virus Infection

eJHaem, Volume 7, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT A 28‐year‐old male with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH) presented with headache, nasal bridge discomfort and haemoglobinuria. He developed a macular‐papular rash which rapidly progressed into purpura, necrosis and peri‐orbital oedema. Investigations demonstrated severe haemolytic anaemia and acute parvovirus B19 infection.
Louise J. Potter, Roochi Trikha, Shreyans Gandhi, Joanne Large, Tanya N. Basu, Jeanne Boissiere, Hannah Devine, Taku Sugai, Aushna Rasool, Austin Kulasekararaj   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source