Field validation of a dusting cloth for mycological surveillance of surfaces [PDF]
Efficient monitoring of surfaces for spores of filamentous fungi is essential for detecting minor contamination even when air samples test negative for fungi.
Brenier Pinchart, Marie Pierre+6 more
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Lung Cavity and Endobronchial Mass: An Uncommon Initial Presentation of Hodgkin's Lymphoma
This case report details the diagnosis of endobronchial Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) in a 23‐year‐old male using fibre bronchoscopy (FB) and highlights the significance of a cavitating lung lesion and an endobronchial lesion as an atypical first presentation of HL.
Peter Natarajan+7 more
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Fulminant invasive aspergillosis of the mediastinum in an immunocompetent host: a case report [PDF]
Introduction: Invasive aspergillosis is a serious complication in immunocompromised patients. It is an opportunistic disease, which predominantly occurs in the lungs, although dissemination to virtually any organ is possible. Invasive aspergillosis in an
Ayub, Samia+3 more
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This study assessed the distribution of fungal bioaerosols in tropical urban and peri‐urban environments. Using a six‐stage Andersen cascade impactor and a Bayesian neural network, fungal concentrations were predicted with an accuracy of 76.87%. It highlights the role of environmental factorsin fungal dispersion, associated respiratory risks, and ...
Euler Gallego‐Cartagena+8 more
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A case of pulmonary aspergillosis masquerading as pulmonary tuberculosis in a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus [PDF]
Patients with diabetes are more susceptible to infections than non-diabetics and often have severe clinical manifestations. The underlying immune dysregulations in these patients result in them developing serious, life-threatening infections.
Sidharth Shankar Panigrahi+4 more
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Myeloid neoplasm inspired intensive therapy in VEXAS syndrome: A single‐centre experience
Summary There is still no standard of care and unmet medical needs in refractory/advanced VEXAS (vacuoles in myeloid progenitors, E1 ubiquitin activating enzyme, X‐linked, autoinflammatory manifestations and somatic) syndrome with or without associated haematological neoplasm.
Maël Heiblig+5 more
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Aspergillus nodules in chronic granulomatous disease attributable to Aspergillus ochraceus
Aspergillus ochraceus is a rare pulmonary pathogen. A 39 year old male with COPD and chronic granulomatous disease presented with severe breathlessness and recurrent infections.
Samihah Moazam, David W. Denning
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Asthma referrals : a key component of asthma management that needs to be addressed [PDF]
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Bergen, David A+3 more
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ABSTRACT Background Invasive fungal diseases (IFD) pose significant challenges in paediatric oncology. Their management is complicated by limited paediatric‐specific evidence, lack of standardised protocols and variability in resources across centres.
Danila Seidel+68 more
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Invasive pulmonary mucormycosis and aspergillosis in a patient with decompensated hepatic cirrhosis
Invasive pulmonary mucormycosis and aspergillosis are rare, life-threatening fungal infections. Most documented cases have been reported in non-cirrhotic patients with diabetes mellitus, neutropenia, or treatment with corticosteroids.
Jon G. Persichino+4 more
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