Community-Acquired Viral Pneumonia [PDF]
Advanced age often is associated with functional and immunologic decline and chronic cardiopulmonary diseases that predispose to pneumonia when viral infection occurs. Influenza virus remains the primary viral pathogen in the elderly, although the impact of the other respiratory viruses remains to be defined.
Ann R. Falsey, Ann R. Falsey
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COVID‐19 and myasthenia gravis: A review of neurological implications of the SARS‐COV‐2
Abstract Introduction This review highlights the potential mechanisms of neuromuscular manifestation of COVID‐19, especially myasthenia gravis (MG). Methods An extensive literature search was conducted by two independent investigators using PubMed/MEDLINE and Google Scholar from its inception to December 2020. Results Exacerbations of clinical symptoms
Syed Muhammad Ismail Shah+10 more
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Clinicopathologic analysis of lethal influenza cases in 2009–2011
The authors conducted clinicopathologic analysis of 33 cases of lethal influenza caused mainly by influenza virus H1N1/California in northwest regions of Russia. Five types of structural changes in lungs were outlined: 1) massive serous-hemorrhagic edema
S. A. Gladkov+4 more
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Usefulness of cellular analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid for predicting the etiology of pneumonia in critically ill patients. [PDF]
The usefulness of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid cellular analysis in pneumonia has not been adequately evaluated. This study investigated the ability of cellular analysis of BAL fluid to differentially diagnose bacterial pneumonia from viral ...
Sang-Ho Choi+12 more
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Prediction of Pneumonia and COVID-19 Using Deep Neural Networks [PDF]
Pneumonia, caused by bacteria and viruses, is a rapidly spreading viral infection with global implications. Prompt identification of infected individuals is crucial for containing its transmission. This study explores the potential of medical image analysis to address this challenge.
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Influenza and Endemic Viral Pneumonia [PDF]
Viruses are a common and important cause of severe community-acquired pneumonia, and may lead to severe respiratory disease and admission to the intensive care unit. Influenza is the most common virus associated with severe viral pneumonia, although other important causes include respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus, metapneumonia virus, and ...
Anand Kumar, Clare D. Ramsey
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Autosomal recessive hyper‐IgE syndrome due to DOCK8 deficiency: An adjunctive role for omalizumab
We report a rare case of AR‐HIES with DOCK8 deficiency in a young male that was successfully treated by infection management, skincare, diet elimination, and omalizumab. Abstract Autosomal recessive hyper‐IgE syndrome (AR‐HIES) is a rare primary immunodeficiency disorder characterized by high serum IgE levels, recurrent viral skin infections, severe ...
Kim Han Nguyen+8 more
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PROBLEMS OF ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY IN KOVID-ASSOCIATED HOSPITAL PNEUMONIA
Introduction. The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has posed challenges to healthcare professionals. The most common manifestation of a new variant of coronavirus disease is pneumonia, and therefore, the doctor is faced with the question of the diagnostic
O.A. Savchenko+5 more
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Type 1 diabetes recurrence after SARS‐CoV‐2 infection in a subject with pancreas transplantation
During COVID‐19 pandemic, several studies have demonstrated a strong link between SARS‐CoV2 infection and diabetes mellitus. Little is known about the effects of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection on glycaemic control in pancreas transplant patients. Abstract Background During COVID‐19 pandemic, several studies have demonstrated a strong link between SARS‐CoV‐2 ...
Valentina Popolla+4 more
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Interferon responses in viral pneumonias
Are interferon-mediated antiviral immune responses beneficial or detrimental in COVID-19?
Grajales-Reyes, Gary E., Colonna, Marco
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