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Regional and temporal changes in AIDS in Europe before HAART [PDF]
, 2002 In a prospective observational study 4485 patients from 46 clinical centres in 17 European countries were followed between April 1994 and November 1996.
Ben-Ishai, Z +10 more
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CD4+ T-cell independent secondary immune responses to Pneumocystis pneumonia
Frontiers in Immunology, 2016 Pneumocystis pneumonia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among immunocompromised patients, especially in the context of HIV/AIDS. In the murine model of Pneumocystis pneumonia, CD4+ T-cells are required for clearance of a primary infection of ...
Nicholas M de la Rua +4 more
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Risk factors for drug resistant tuberculosis in Leicestershire - poor adherence to treatment remains an important cause of resistance [PDF]
, 2013 In the light of rising numbers of tuberculosis (TB) cases in the United Kingdom, the problem of anti-tubercular drug resistance remains a significant concern.
Hayward, AC +3 more
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Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.Objective Although previous studies show that primary prophylaxis against Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) is effective in patients with rheumatic diseases receiving immunosuppressive treatment, there is limited evidence regarding the optimal timing for prophylaxis withdrawal.
Ju Yeon Kim +5 more
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mSphere, 2019 Pneumocystis pneumonia is the most common serious opportunistic infection in patients with HIV/AIDS. Furthermore, Pneumocystis pneumonia is a feared complication of the immunosuppressive drug regimens used to treat autoimmunity, malignancy, and ...
Taylor Eddens +6 more
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Limited asymptomatic carriage of Pneumocystis jiroveci in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients [PDF]
, 2003 Forty-seven bronchoalveolar lavage fluid samples from 16 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients were used to test the latency model of Pneumocystis infection in the human host.
Ambrose, HE +4 more
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Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.Objective The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of prophylactic trimethoprim‐sulfamethoxazole (TMP‐SMX) on the incidence of serious infections in patients with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody–associated vasculitis (AAV). Methods This multicenter cohort study was designed to emulate a target trial that studied 296 patients with ...
Yun Kyu Kim +7 more
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Expert Perspectives on a Clinical Challenge: Hematologic Malignancies and Vasculitis
Arthritis &Rheumatology, Accepted Article.Systemic vasculitis describes a collection of rare diseases each caused by inflammation of blood vessel walls that can cause severe systemic complications [[3, 4]](#ref‐0003). The pattern of vascular inflammation and resultant damage is frequently variable and may be mimicked, or directly triggered, by infection or malignancy.
Michelle L. Robinette, Hetty E. Carraway
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Pulmonary mycobiome of patients with suspicion of respiratory fungal infection – an exploratory study [PDF]
, 2019 Objective: This pilot study aimed to characterize the pulmonary mycobiome of patients with suspicion of fungal infection of the respiratory tract as well as to identify potentially pathogenic fungi colonizing/infecting their lungs. Methods: A cohort of
Oliveira, Mariana +3 more
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Promising Prodiginins Biological Activities
Chemistry &Biodiversity, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Prodiginins are a large family of at least 34 pyrrolic compounds, including the well‐studied red pigment prodigiosin. Prodiginins are produced by several microorganisms displaying broad biological activities, including antimicrobial, antiviral, antiparasitic, antiproliferative, and immunosuppressive activities.
María F. Ladetto +6 more
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