ABSTRACT Background HIV is a significant aetiological factor in thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) in regions of high seroprevalence, but description of HIV‐associated TMA (HIV‐TMA) remains limited to small case series. We sought to describe the presentation, complications of TPE, and mortality and renal outcomes of HIV‐TMA.
Malcolm Davies +4 more
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Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura Associated With Capnocytophaga Bacteremia
Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a gram-negative, capnophilic bacillus commonly found in the oral flora of healthy dogs and cats. C canimorsus can be transmitted to humans via animal bites, scratches, or close contact.
Patricia Zhao +4 more
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The effect of single nucleotide polymorphisms and mutations on congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura phenotype [PDF]
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare, life-threatening disease with a reported incidence of 6 cases per million per year in the UK. It is characterised by episodes of microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia and thrombocytopenia, with the ...
Tate, H., Tate, H.
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Dangerous drug interactions leading to hemolytic uremic syndrome following lung transplantation [PDF]
Background To report our experience of a rather uncommon drug interaction, resulting in hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Methods Two consecutive cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome were diagnosed in our service.
Haralabos Parissis +2 more
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Atypical haemolytic-uraemic syndrome caused by factor H mutation: case report and new management strategies in children [PDF]
Atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome is causedby alternative complement pathway dysregulation. It has recently been recognised that most cases are due to genetic factors and a growing list of mutations has been described.
Araújo, L. +5 more
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First-line therapy in atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome: consideration on infants with a poor prognosis. [PDF]
BackgroundAtypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a rare and heterogeneous disorder. The first line treatment of aHUS is plasma therapy, but in the past few years, the recommendations have changed greatly with the advent of eculizumab, a humanized ...
A Szilagyi +39 more
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency with Pseudothrombotic Microangiopathy and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: Similarities and Differences [PDF]
Buess, Charles +3 more
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ABSTRACT The integrity of the pancreatic islet microvasculature is critical for endocrine function, yet it is progressively compromised by glucotoxicity in diabetes. While matrix metalloproteinases are implicated, the role of stromelysin‐1 as a potential upstream driver of endothelial dysfunction remains poorly defined.
Bing Wang +9 more
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Thrombotic microangiopathies during pregnancy : The obstetrical and neonatal perspective [PDF]
Thrombotic Microangiopathies during pregnancy and puerperium are very rare and, if undiagnosed, can be lifethreating. Pregnancy and postpartum can represent a trigger in predisposed patients.
Martinelli, Pasquale +4 more
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