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Central nervous system tuberculosis in Western Sydney: a 10‐year retrospective cohort study
Abstract Background Central nervous system tuberculosis (CNS‐TB) is a rare complication of tuberculosis. There is a lack of data surrounding investigation and management of this in Australia. Aim To review CNS‐TB cases in Western Sydney, Australia, and understand the epidemiology, investigation, diagnosis, management and outcomes in a low‐prevalence ...
Hayden Zhang+5 more
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Acute phase proteins in tuberculous patients [PDF]
The serum concentrations of some acute phase proteins were determined on admission, during treatment, at the end of treatment and at 12 months after stopping treatment in 20 patients with pulmonary tuberculosis.
Acharyulu, G S+4 more
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Latest Progress on Tuberculosis and HIV Co‐Infection: A Closer Look at People of Different Ages
Tackling the problem of tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co‐infection is a serious global health concern affecting people of all ages. This review presents the characteristics of both diseases, current treatment and diagnostic guidelines, associated problems, innovations in disease management, and overall effects on global ...
Anna Yusuf Aliyu, Oluwatoyin A. Adeleke
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Tuberculous meningitis is a severe and potentially life-threatening form of central nervous system tuberculosis. Hydrocephalus is a critical complication and risk factor for the high mortality of tuberculous meningitis, exacerbating neurological damage ...
Chengmin Sheng+7 more
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Background: Molecular methods which allow for rapid and reliable detection of drug resistance have yet not been sufficiently evaluated for timely management of patients with tuberculous meningitis.
Renu Gupta+8 more
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Global research priorities for infections that affect the nervous system [PDF]
Infections that cause significant nervous system morbidity globally include viral (for example, HIV, rabies, Japanese encephalitis virus, herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster virus, cytomegalovirus, dengue virus and chikungunya virus), bacterial (for ...
Bangirana, Paul+5 more
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Exploring Aspartate Transcarbamoylase: A Promising Broad‐Spectrum Target for Drug Development
Pyrimidine biosynthesis is a pivotal process shared by both eukaryotes and prokaryotes. This review examines the applications and advantages of a series of inhibitors specifically designed to target aspartate transcarbamylase within the de novo biosynthetic pathway of the malarial parasite.
Siyao Chen+8 more
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Cerebrospinal fluid lysozyme in the diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis [PDF]
Pretreatment lysozyme levels in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) were estimated in 37 patients with tuberculous meningitis (TBM), 16 with non-tuberculous meningitis (non-TBM) and 13 with non-inflammatory conditions of the central nervous system (controls) in an
Acharyulu, G S+2 more
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ABSTRACT Background and Aims Miliary pulmonary tuberculosis (MPTB) is rare in patients treated with In Vitro fertilization‐embryo transfer (IVF‐ET), and can be life‐threatening to pregnant women and fetuses. We aimed to describe the clinical characteristics of MPTB after IVF‐ET and pregnancy outcomes to provide reference for early diagnosis and ...
Litao Guo, Xiaoling Wu, Lin Cao
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ADENOSINEDEAMINASE ACTIVITY IN CEREBROSPINAL FLUID FOR DIAGNOSIS OF TUBERCULOSIS MENINGITIS [PDF]
Background:Tuberculous meningitis remains a serious clinical problem. Missed diagnosis and delayed treatment result in significant morbidity and mortality.
Harish Bhat+5 more
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