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An Unusual Case of Cystic Fibrosis Associated Pneumocystis jiroveci Pneumonia in an Infant
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, Volume 2016, Issue 1, 2016., 2016 Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP) is one of the major infections in patients with impaired immunity. The entity is common in HIV‐seropositive individuals but quite very rare in HIV‐seronegative individuals especially children. We report here a case of 16‐week‐old HIV‐seronegative infant with chief complaint of chronic cough of one month of ...
Ravinder Kaur +6 more
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The Scientific World Journal, Volume 2014, Issue 1, 2014., 2014 We performed a systematic search of databases from 1990 to 2013 to identify articles concerning the new onset of dermatomyositis/polymyositis (DM/PM) in patients treated with anti‐TNF‐α therapy. We retrieved 13 publications describing 20 patients where the new onset of DM/PM after anti‐TNF‐α therapy was recorded. 17 patients were affected by rheumatoid
Alexandra Maria Giovanna Brunasso +6 more
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Journal of the International AIDS Society, Volume 17, Issue 1, January 2014., 2014 Introduction Delayed‐type hypersensitivity (DTH) testing is an in vivo assessment of cell‐mediated immunity. Although highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) improves immunologic parameters, the relationship between DTH responsiveness and CD4 gains on HAART is not completely understood.
Natascha M Minidis +3 more
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Journal of the International AIDS Society, Volume 17, Issue 1, January 2014., 2014 Introduction HIV care and treatment programmes worldwide are transforming as they push to deliver universal access to essential prevention, care and treatment services to persons living with HIV and their communities. The characteristics and capacity of these HIV programmes affect patient outcomes and quality of care. Despite the importance of ensuring
Stephany N Duda +13 more
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Journal of Immunology Research, Volume 2013, Issue 1, 2013., 2013 FDG‐PET, combined with CT, is nowadays getting more and more relevant for the diagnosis of several infectious and inflammatory diseases and particularly for therapy monitoring. Thus, this paper gives special attention to the role of FDG‐PET/CT in the diagnosis and therapy monitoring of infectious and inflammatory diseases.
Andor W. J. M. Glaudemans +6 more
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Case Reports in Hematology, Volume 2013, Issue 1, 2013., 2013 This case report describes a patient with an idiopathic acquired Factor VIII inhibitor and severe bleeding. She was treated with rituximab after failing first‐line treatment with steroids and cyclophosphamide. Two months following rituximab treatment, our patient developed a succession of severe opportunistic infections requiring intensive care unit ...
Anna L. Hutchinson +4 more
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Immunity, Inflammation and Disease, Volume 13, Issue 2, February 2025.1. Patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome(MODS) are critically ill with high mortality in the renal intensive care unit (ICU). 2. Patients with persistent lymphocytopenia are more likely to be treated with mechanical ventilation, high dose vasoactive drugs, to be pathogen‐positive and at high risk of death, especially those with severe ...
Xiang Xue +6 more
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Glucocorticosteroid in Treatment of Severe Pneumonia
Mediators of Inflammation, Volume 2013, Issue 1, 2013., 2013 Airway diseases such as pneumonia constitute a major health burden on a global scale; untreated pneumonia may develop to severe pneumonia and consequently lead to to fatal episodes of mortality and morbidity. The balance between inflammatory mediators is key for the outcome of the pulmonary infection; elimination of invading pathogen was marked by the ...
Felinda Ariani +4 more
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Cancer Medicine, Volume 13, Issue 12, June 2024.This review examines the significant clinical efficacy of chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR‐T) cell therapy in the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), with a focus on the associated risks of infection and the development of preventive strategies. It elucidates the mechanisms of infections post‐CAR‐T therapy, summarizes the types
Jing An +6 more
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HIV Infection and Acute Stroke: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature
Case Reports in Medicine, Volume 2013, Issue 1, 2013., 2013 Background. In the United States, ischemic stroke in HIV‐infected patients has increased by 60%. However, unexpected cardiovascular events in relatively young patients have been observed. Clinical Vignette. A 31‐year‐old male who presented with a 5‐hour history of sudden onset slurred speech and left hemiplegia.
Hussein Assallum +3 more
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