Pneumocystis
Mostrando 1-12 de 630 artigos, teses e dissertações.
-
1. Clinical and pathological findings of Rhodococcus equi infection in foals
RESUMO: Infecção por Rhodococcus equi é considerado um dos maiores problemas sanitários para potros em todo o mundo. Para melhor compreender a apresentação clínica e patológica da enfermidade, foram avaliados vinte casos de infecção natural por R. equi em potros. Os casos são caracterizados de acordo com seus achados clínicos e patológicos e asp
Pesq. Vet. Bras.. Publicado em: 02/12/2019
-
2. Colonization by Pneumocystis jirovecii in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: association with exacerbations and lung function status
ABSTRACT Exposure to Pneumocystis jirovecii (P. jirovecii) can lead to a wide variety of presenting features ranging from colonization in immunocompetent patients with lung disease, to invasive infections in immunocompromised hosts. Colonization by this fungus in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could be associated with higher rates
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 25/11/2019
-
3. Epidemiological and clinical profile of HIV-infected patients from Southwestern Goias State, Brazil
ABSTRACT Knowledge about epidemiological distribution patterns of HIV infection in different geographic regions is relevant to understand the dynamics of the disease in Brazil. This study aims to characterize the epidemiological and clinical profile of HIV-infected patients from Southwestern Goias State, from 2005 to 2015. A standardized questionnaire was us
Rev. Inst. Med. trop. S. Paulo. Publicado em: 19/07/2018
-
4. Serum markers as an aid in the diagnosis of pulmonary fungal infections in AIDS patients
ABSTRACT Introduction: The etiology of pulmonary infections in HIV patients is determined by several variables including geographic region and availability of antiretroviral therapy. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional prospective study was conducted from 2012 to 2016 to evaluate the occurrence of pulmonary fungal infection in HIV-patients hospitalize
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2017-12
-
5. Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia induced by low-dose methotrexate in a patient with chronic urticaria
Abstract Methotrexate has immunosuppressive effects and is administered for refractory chronic urticaria. We present a case of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in a patient with refractory chronic urticaria managed by low-dose weekly methotrexate treatment (total cumulative dose 195mg). Our study highlights the importance of providing prompt diagnosis and tr
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2017-06
-
6. Opportunistic infections among individuals with HIV-1/AIDS in the highly active antiretroviral therapy era at a Quaternary Level Care Teaching Hospital
INTRODUCTION : In this study, clinical-laboratory and epidemiological characteristics are described for a group of 700 individuals with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)/AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) in the ART (antiretroviral therapy) era at a teaching hospital that provides a quaternary level of care, with an emphasis on opportunistic infecti
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 2015-04
-
7. Extra-pulmonary Pneumocystis jiroveciinfection: a case report
In physical examination abdominal tenderness, gate disturbance and penile herpetic lesions were detected. Decreased disc height at T11-T12 level was detected in chest X-ray. Abdominal sonography and CT scan revealed hypo dense lesions in Lt left Lobe of liver and multiple hypo dense splenic and pancreatic lesions, ascitis, Lt left sided pleural effusion, thi
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2014-12
-
8. Clinical applications and methemoglobinemia induced by dapsone
Dapsona é uma sulfona sintética que é utilizada como um antibiótico em seres humanos e animais para prevenir e tratar doenças, incluindo hanseníase, tuberculose, malária, e pneumonia por Pneumocystis carinii e encefalites por Toxoplasma gondii em pacientes com síndrome da imunodeficiência adquirida (AIDS), bem como em doenças anti-inflamatórias co
J. Braz. Chem. Soc.. Publicado em: 2014-10
-
9. Trends in overall opportunistic illnesses, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, cerebral toxoplasmosis andMycobacterium avium complex incidence rates over the 30 years of the HIV epidemic: a systematic review
BACKGROUND: The natural history of HIV infection has changed dramatically after the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy. Currently, opportunistic illnesses still represent a major cause of death and hospitalization in this population. In this study, we review the trends in opportunistic illnesses incidence rates and compare the results obse
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2014-04
-
10. Phylogenetic analysis of Pneumocystis from pig lungs obtained from slaughterhouses in southern and midwestern regions of Brazil
O gênero Pneumocystis compreende patógenos que residem em pulmões de animais terrestres, aéreos e aquáticos. Pode ocasionar uma grave pneumonia, particularmente em hospedeiros com o sistema imunológico seriamente comprometido, o que ocorre por meio de uma progressiva disseminação nas cavidades alveolares, causando insuficiência respiratória. Estudo
Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia. Publicado em: 2011-10
-
11. Physician adherence to guidelines for tuberculosis and HIV care in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis is the most common opportunistic infection among HIV-infected patients in Brazil. Brazil's national policy for HIV care recommends screening for latent tuberculosis (TB) and implementing isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT). OBJECTIVES: We compared physician adherence to TB screening and other prevention and care policies among HIV pri
Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases. Publicado em: 2011-06
-
12. A colonização por Pneumocystis jirovecii em pacientes com fibrose cística
Introdução: A Fibrose Cística é uma doença autossômica recessiva associada a infecções respiratórias crônicas e que leva a considerável morbidade e mortalidade. O Pneumocystis jirovecii é um fungo que causa pneumonia em imunossuprimidos e cuja colonização em várias doenças pulmonares mostrou ser um fenômeno clínico importante. Objetivo: Ava
Publicado em: 2011