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Triplex Hybridization-Based Nanosystem for the Rapid Screening of Pneumocystis Pneumonia in Clinical Samples

Journal of Fungi, 2020
Pneumocystis pneumonia (PcP) is a disease produced by the opportunistic infection of the fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii. As delayed or unsuitable treatments increase the risk of mortality, the development of rapid and accurate diagnostic tools for PcP are
Luis Pla, Anna Aviñó, Ramón Eritja, Alba Ruiz-Gaitán, Javier Pemán, Vicente Friaza, Enrique J. Calderón, Elena Aznar, Ramón Martínez-Máñez, Sara Santiago-Felipe   +9 more
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Myeloablative Busulfan, Fludarabine and Melphalan Conditioning for Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Childhood Myeloid Malignancy

Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, EarlyView.
We report our single‐center experience of transplant outcomes with a busulfan, fludarabine and melphalan‐based conditioning regimen for children < 18 years of age. The regimen was shown to be well tolerated and effective for heavily pretreated children with high‐risk myeloid malignancies prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
Mayank Dhamija, Fiona Kerr, Hazel Gough, Johnathan Soggee, Laurence C. Cheung, Rishi S. Kotecha, Shanti Ramachandran   +6 more
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Genetic Polymorphisms of Superoxide Dismutase Locus of Pneumocystis jirovecii in Spanish Population

Frontiers in Public Health, 2019
Objective:Pneumocystis pneumonia remains a major opportunistic infection in immunocompromised patients worldwide. Colonization with Pneumocystis jirovecii has recently gained attention as an important issue for understanding the complete cycle of human ...
Rubén Morilla, Rubén Morilla, Rubén Morilla, Amaia González-Magaña, Amaia González-Magaña, Vicente Friaza, Yaxsier de Armas, Francisco J. Medrano, Francisco J. Medrano, Enrique J. Calderón, Enrique J. Calderón, Carmen de la Horra, Carmen de la Horra   +12 more
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Hypercortisolism: Causes, Consequences and Clinical Significance – A Review of Pathophysiology

Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Hypercortisolism or Cushing syndrome is a heterogeneous clinical spectrum caused by chronic glucocorticoid excess, ranging from exogenous Cushing syndrome to rare endogenous aetiologies and the increasingly recognised entity of mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS). Physiological cortisol production is tightly regulated by the hypothalamic–
Mohamed Eldib, Francisco Emilio Fierro, Maria Ortega Abad, Ricardo Correa   +3 more
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Feasibility and Safety of Venetoclax for Cytoreduction During Induction Therapy in Newly Diagnosed Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia

European Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and safety of venetoclax as a cytoreductive strategy during induction therapy in newly diagnosed acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), and to provide an exploratory description of its early efficacy.
Yu Wang, Rong Xiao, Xiaobing Huang, Yi Xiao   +3 more
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Differential composition of the pulmonary microbiome in HIV-positive versus HIV-negative patients with Pneumocystis jirovecii.

PLoS ONE
Pneumocystis jirovecii is frequently detected in HIV patients and individuals with compromised immune function. The clinical outcomes of these two groups differ significantly, yet the underlying reasons remain unclear, with limited studies addressing ...
Chang-Run Zhang, Mei Wang, Lei Wang, Li Liu, Yi-Dan Shen, Rui-Fang Chen, Shuai Ren, Wei-Zhong Jin, Hai-Cheng Tang, Qing-Guo Wu   +9 more
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Newly formed cystic lesions for the development of pneumomediastinum in Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2009
Background Pneumocystis jirovecii, formerly named Pneumocystis carinii, is one of the most common opportunistic infections in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients.
Yoon Sung, Kwon Yong, Kim Dong-Min, Cho Ju-Yeon, Lee Seung   +4 more
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Real‐Life Study on Gilteritinib‐Related Infections (GilteRInf): An Italian SEIFEM Study

American Journal of Hematology, EarlyView.
Elisa Buzzatti, Irene Terrenato, Martina Tomassi, Federica Lessi, Sara Pezone, Cristina Papayannidis, Gianluca Martini, Fabio Forghieri, Luana Fianchi, Martina Quattrone, Nicola Fracchiolla, Claudio Fozza, Michela Abbenante, Anna Lina Piccioni, Davide Facchinelli, Claudia Maria Basilico, Caterina Buquicchio, Nicola Di Renzo, Monica Piedimonte, Maria Giovanna Cefalo, Daniele Armiento, Adriano Venditti, Alessandro Busca, Francesco Marchesi, Maria Ilaria Del Principe, Livio Pagano   +25 more
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Optimizing Pneumocystis jirovecii Prophylaxis in Immunocompromised Patients: Defining the Clinical Role of Atovaquone

Transplant Infectious Disease, EarlyView.
In a retrospective cohort study of 149 patients receiving atovaquone for PJP prophylaxis, increased usage was related to broader indications, uptake in new patient groups, difficulty tolerating or accessing alternatives, and longer durations used per patient.
To N. Pham, Kelly A. Cairns, Adithi Ramachandra, Susan G. Poole, Carmela E. Corallo, Bradley J. Gardiner   +5 more
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Molecular detection of Pneumocystis jirovecii using polymerase chain reaction in immunocompromised patients with pulmonary disorders in northeast of Iran

Current Medical Mycology, 2015
Background and Purpose: Pneumocystis pneumonia, caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii, is a fatal disease threatening patients with AIDS or immunosuppression.
Mahmood Parian, Abdolmajid Fata, Mohammad Javad Najafzadeh, Fariba Rezaeitalab   +3 more
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