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The 5th European Conference on Infections in Leukaemia (ECIL-5) meeting aimed to establish evidence-based recommendations for the prophylaxis of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) in non-HIV-infected patients with an underlying haematological ...
J. Maertens+12 more
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Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia is a very uncommon complication in lung cancer patients. We report the case of a 59-year-old, Stage IIIB non-small cell lung cancer (epidermoid) patient who was receiving concurrent chemotherapy scheme (cisplatin ...
Kevin Doello+3 more
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The overall survival of patients receiving an allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) for GATA2 deficiency was significantly better if they were transplanted recently, with a bone marrow or cord blood graft and if the transplant was performed before the onset of excess blast. Excess blast before HSCT was the only factor associated with an
Flore Sicre de Fontbrune+20 more
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Every year, Candida, Aspergillus, Cryptococcus and Pneumocystis infect an estimated two million individuals worldwide. Most are immunocompromised or critically ill.
Yvonne Schmiedel, S. Zimmerli
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AIDS-defining illnesses at initial diagnosis of HIV in a large Guatemalan cohort [PDF]
BackgroundAnecdotal evidence suggests that a high proportion of patients diagnosed with HIV in Guatemala present with AIDS. There remain limited data on the epidemiology of AIDS-defining illnesses (ADIs) in Central America.MethodsWe conducted a ...
Cordon, Andrea Alonzo+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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Integrating tuberculosis and HIV services in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review.
OBJECTIVES: Given the imperative to scale up integrated tuberculosis (TB) and HIV services in settings where both are of major public health importance, we aimed to synthesise knowledge concerning implementation of TB/HIV service integration.
Atun+36 more
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CD4+ tissue‐resident memory T cells and their role in immunity
In this article, we review and discuss the role of CD4+ tissue‐resident memory T (TRM) cells and their role in immune protection in tissues, such as the lungs, by facilitating pathogen clearance through cytokine production and local immune interactions.
Margarida Kirkby, Marc Veldhoen
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The initiation of systemic antimicrobial treatment of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) is triggered by clinical signs and symptoms, typical radiological and occasionally laboratory findings in patients at risk of this infection. Diagnostic proof by
G. Maschmeyer+5 more
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Pneumocystis pneumonia in a treatment-naive rheumatoid arthritis patient
A HIV-negative, newly diagnosed patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was found to have pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia. The infection was treated with three weeks of atovaquone and corticosteroids.
Anuoluwapo Shobayo+2 more
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