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Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma: Diagnosis and treatment
Pediatric Investigation, EarlyView.Vascular endothelial growth factor‐C (VEGF‐C)/vascular endothelial growth factor receptor‐3 (VEGFR‐3) and angiopoietin‐2 (Ang‐2)/tyrosine kinase with immunoglobulin‐like and EGF‐like domain 2 (TIE2) signaling pathways play an important role in lymphangiogenesis.
Yi Tian +5 more
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Interactions between HIV infection and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Clinical and epidemiological aspects [PDF]
, 2011 Introduction An association between HIV infection and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been observed in several studies. Objective and methods we conducted a review of the literature linking HIV infection to COPD, focusing on clinical and
Christine Raynaud +2 more
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Paediatric renal transplantation: Paediatric surgeons' perspective
Surgical Practice, EarlyView.Abstract Renal transplantation is the most effective treatment for paediatric end‐stage renal disease (ESRD), offering advantages in survival, growth and neurocognitive development that surpass other renal replacement therapies (RRT). The paediatric setting, however, introduces distinct complexities that distinguish it from adult practice.
Adrian Chi‐heng Fung +3 more
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Detection of Pneumocystis jirovecii in Hospitalized Children Less Than 3 Years of Age
Journal of Fungi, 2021 Few data are available in the literature regarding Pneumocystis jirovecii infection in children under 3 years old. This retrospective cohort study aimed to describe medically relevant information among them.
Estelle Menu +5 more
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An evaluation of the performance of the Dynamiker® Fungus (1-3)-β-D-Glucan Assay to 2 assist in the diagnosis of Pneumocystis pneumonia [PDF]
, 2017 Invasive fungal disease (IFD) can be caused by a range of pathogens. Conventional diagnosis has the capacity to detect most causes of IFD, but poor performance limits impact. The introduction of non-culture diagnostics, including the detection of (1-3)-β-
Barnes, Rosemary A. +3 more
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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 +6 more
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Late presentation of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia after renal transplant: A case report
Medical Mycology Case Reports, 2018 The highest risk of opportunistic infections is from 1 to 6 months post-transplant. We report a rare case of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in a renal transplant recipient only on maintenance immunosuppression eleven years after transplant without ...
Prithiv Prasad +2 more
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Interhuman Transmission as a Potential Key Parameter for Geographical Variation in the Prevalence of Pneumocystis jirovecii Dihydropteroate Synthase Mutations [PDF]
, 2017 Background. Pneumocystis jirovecii dihydropteroate synthase (DHPS) mutations are associated with failure of prophylaxis with sulfa drugs. This retrospective study sought to better understand the geographical variation in the prevalence of these mutations.
Bille, Jacques +6 more
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An Update on Invasive Fungal Infections in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
Transplant Infectious Disease, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Invasive fungal infections (IFI) remain a significant infection‐related complication in solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs), the incidence of which has not changed overtime. With a focus on studies and data published after 2019, this narrative review provides an update on the epidemiology and prevention of IFIs in SOTRs and highlights ...
Tina Marinelli, Shahid Husain
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Pathogens, 2021 Pneumocystis jirovecii is a fungal pathogen that can cause life-threatening infections in individuals who are immunocompromised. Acquired via inhalation, upon entering the respiratory tract, the fungi first encounter innate immune cells such as alveolar ...
Theodore J. Kottom +3 more
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