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A protracted course of Pneumocystis pneumonia in the setting of an immunosuppressed child with GMS-negative bronchoalveolar lavage

Medical Mycology Case Reports, 2016
We report a case of Pneumocystis pneumonia in a 5-year-old male with Trisomy 21 and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The lack of response to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole raised concerns for antimicrobial resistance.
Taylor Eddens, Eunkyung Song, Monica I. Ardura, Jay K. Kolls   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Low uptake of antiretroviral therapy after admission with human immunodeficiency virus and tuberculosis in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. [PDF]

, 2010
A prospective cohort study was conducted among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected in-patients with tuberculosis (TB) or other opportunistic infections (OIs) in South Africa to estimate subsequent antiretroviral therapy (ART) uptake and ...
Kappagoda, S, Kuritzkes, D R, Maphasa, K T M, Murphy, R A, Smeaton, L, Sunpath, H, Taha, B   +6 more
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Severe HCoV‐OC43 Pneumonia in a 25‐Year‐Old Woman Following Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

The Clinical Respiratory Journal, Volume 20, Issue 5, May 2026.
This case reports a 25‐year‐old allo‐HCT recipient with severe HCoV‐OC43 pneumonia who responded well to off‐label nirmatrelvir/ritonavir. It is the first such report that show the drug may benefit immunocompromised patients with this infection, though further studies are needed to confirm efficacy.
Mingzhou Zhang, Ting Tang, Mingxia Zheng, Menglin Luo, Zhi Xu, Guansong Wang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

pneumonia in a healthy immunocompetent patient: A case report and literature review

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
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, Chirine Moussa, Yoldez Houcine, Ines Zendah, Hamida Kwas, Habib Ghedira, Sonia Maâlej   +6 more
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Coexistência de infeções oportunistas pulmonares num doente com infeção por vírus da imunodeficiência humana e uma forma persistente de pneumonia por Pneumocystis jirovecii: caso clínico

Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia, 2013
Resumo: Como é sabido, nos doentes com infeção por vírus da imunodeficiência humana (VIH) existe um alto risco de ocorrência de infeções oportunistas (IO), tais como as infeções por Pneumocystis jirovecii, um agente patogénico com distribuição mundial ...
D. Ponces Bento, F. Esteves, O. Matos, A.C. Miranda, F. Ventura, C. Araújo, K. Mansinho   +6 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., Posso, Raquel B., Price, Jessica S., White, P. Lewis   +3 more
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Rescue by Hypothermic Oxygenated Machine Perfusion for Unexpected Long Prolongation of Cold Preservation Time in Expanded Criteria Donor Kidneys Can Achieve Favorable 2‐Year Outcomes

Clinical Transplantation, Volume 40, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion (HOPE) is occasionally used to overcome logistical issues and allow longer cold preservation time (CPT); however, reports regarding these situations in older brain‐dead donors are lacking.
Silvia Mingozzi, Alberto Mella, Caterina Dolla, Ester Gallo, Ana Maria Manzione, Enrico Sanna, Paolo Randone, Rita Tarragoni, Roberta Giraudi, Gloria Giovinazzo, Claudia Melloni, Aldo Verri, Andrea Bosio, Paolo Gontero, Antonella Barreca, Fabrizio Fop, Luigi Biancone   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Serum markers in interstitial pneumonia with and without Pneumocystis jirovecii colonization: a prospective study

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2009
Background In patients with chronic respiratory disease, Pneumocystis jirovecii (P. jirovecii) colonization is observed, and may influence disease progression and systemic inflammation.
Shimizu Yasuo, Sunaga Noriaki, Dobashi Kunio, Fueki Makoto, Fueki Naoto, Makino Sohei, Mori Masatomo   +6 more
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Invasive Fungal Infections After Intestine Transplantation: Epidemiology and Outcomes

Mycoses, Volume 69, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) represent a major complication after intestine transplantation, with reported incidence rates between 40% and 49%. These infections are associated with high morbidity and allograft loss. This study evaluates the impact of post‐transplant IFIs on graft outcomes in intestine transplant recipients ...
Mayyadah H. Alabdely, Jessica Lum, Blanca E. Gonzalez, Masato Fujiki, Zachary A. Yetmar   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Risk Factors for Breakthrough Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia on Aerosol Pentamidine Prophylaxis

Canadian Respiratory Journal, 1995
OBJECTIVE: To identify baseline characteristics of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals on aerosol pentamidine for Pneumocystis carinii prophylaxis that are predictive of subsequent breakthrough Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP).
RA McIvor, AR Rachlis, P Berger, LR Lee Pack, Charles K Chan   +4 more
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