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pneumonia in a healthy immunocompetent patient: A case report and literature review
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, typically an opportunistic infection, is commonly associated with risk factors such as low CD4+ lymphocyte count, underlying malignancies, organ transplantation, or immunosuppressive medications.
Houda Rouis+6 more
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A case of Talaromyces marneffei infection that required differentiation from Pneumocystis pneumonia
We report a case of Talaromyces marneffei fungemia in a patient with HIV infection with a history of travelling to southern China. At first, Pneumocystis pneumonia was considered in this case because chest CT images showed typical ground-glass opacity ...
Mieko Tokano+8 more
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Background In patients with chronic respiratory disease, Pneumocystis jirovecii (P. jirovecii) colonization is observed, and may influence disease progression and systemic inflammation.
Shimizu Yasuo+6 more
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Efficacy and Safety of Bendamustine‐Rituximab for Nodular Lymphocyte Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
ABSTRACT Introduction Bendamustine‐rituximab (BR) has demonstrated efficacy and tolerability in the treatment of various indolent B‐cell lymphomas, but there is limited data regarding its outcomes in nodular lymphocyte predominant B‐cell (Hodgkin) lymphoma (NLPBL).
Alexander Robin+6 more
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High prevalence of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia among Mozambican children < 5 years of age admitted to hospital with clinical severe pneumonia [PDF]
We aimed to describe Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) prevalence and features in children from sub-Saharan Africa, and to investigate PCP-associated risk factors.
Acácio, Sozinho+12 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Infection causes significant morbidity and mortality in pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (pAML). This study describes the incidence and risk factors of bloodstream infection (BSI) and invasive fungal infection (IFI) in pAML. Methods A retrospective chart review was performed of patients treated according to the ANLL‐97/AML‐12 (N =
Emily R. Schwartz+13 more
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Environmental Risk Factors for Pneumocystis Pneumonia Hospitalizations in HIV Patients [PDF]
Background. Pneumocystis pneumonia (PcP) is the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–infected patients in the United States.
Djawe, K+10 more
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Pulmonary Complications in Connective Tissue Disease‐Associated Interstitial Lung Disease
It is a challenge to distinguish and manage pulmonary complications associated with connective tissue disease‐associated interstitial lung disease, such as acute exacerbation, drug‐induced pulmonary toxicity, nonspecific infection and tuberculosis. Similar clinical manifestations and the diversity of radiological patterns raise controversies and force ...
Agata Anna Lewandowska+7 more
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ABSTRACT Background Invasive fungal infections (IFI) post‐orthotopic heart transplant (OHT) have not been well studied due to limited information in large databases. The goal of the study is to describe the incidence and risk factors for IFI. Methods In this retrospective cohort study, we analyzed risk factors associated with IFI among OHT recipients ...
Lana Hasan+4 more
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