Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia in HIV — Investigate or Just Treat? by Steven Kesten

“…Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) is an extremely common manifistation of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) resulting from infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). …”
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Factors Affecting Social Support Status of People Living with HIV/AIDS at Selected Hospitals of North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Elyas Admasu Basha, Behailu Tariku Derseh, Abate Dargie Wubetu, Nigus Alemnew Engidaw, Kefyalew Dagne Gizachew

“…Globally, millions of people are affected by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Acquired immunodeficiency was linked with psychosocial problems, whereby stigma and discrimination are the most common. …”
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Coinfections increase the risk of HIV acquisition, AIDS progression, and therapy and prophylaxis failure: a review by Robert Root-Bernstein

“… Few people exposed to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) become infected. Among those infected, the rate of progression to full-blown acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and susceptibility to various opportunistic infections varies widely as does their response to antiretroviral therapies (ARTs). …”
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Adverse Events of the BCG (Bacillus Calmette–Guérin) and Rotavirus Vaccines in a Young Infant with Inborn Error of Immunity by Suleiman Al-Hammadi, Najla S. Alkuwaiti, Ghassan A. Ghatasheh, Huda Al Dhanhani, Hiba M. Shendi, Abdulghani S. Elomami, Farida Almarzooqi, Abdul-Kader Souid

“…This unguided practice does not account for the children with immunodeficiency, which frequently manifests after the administration of these vaccines. …”
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Anemia among Women Attending Antenatal Care at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2017 by Wubet Worku Takele, Amare Tariku, Fasil Wagnew Shiferaw, Amare Demsie, Wondale Getinet Alemu, Degefaye Zelalem Anlay

“…Thus, prevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection, family planning utilization, and accessing pure water are recommended.…”
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Extensive Inactive Neurocysticercosis: A Case Report in Mbeya, Southern Highlands of Tanzania by Makasi CE, Ngowi BJ, Stelzle D, Kilale AM, Mahande MJ, Welte TM, Winkler AS, Mmbaga BT

“…There has been the assumption that NCC is more prevalent in the areas of Tanzania with a higher burden of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). …”
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Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS): A Case Report and Review of Literature by Jordan Roussel, Sudha Pandit, Paul Jordan, Moheb Boktor, Kurt Knowles, Nester Dela Cruz, Hrishikesh Samant

“…The common causes of abnormal liver chemistries in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients are multifactorial. …”
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Fatal Hypogammaglobulinemia 3 Years after Rituximab in a Patient with Immune Thrombocytopenia: An Underlying Genetic Predisposition? by Jean-François Viallard, Marie Parrens, Frédéric Rieux-Laucat

“…We report the case of a young woman who developed, 3 years after stopping Rituximab (RTX) prescribed for immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), a severe immunodeficiency leading to fatal pulmonary Epstein–Barr virus-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. …”
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An unveiling case of Nocardia pansinusitis in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia: a case report by Maedeh Najafizadeh, Fatemeh Kourkinejad Gharaei, Reza Manouchehri Ardekani, Mahdi Rafiyan

“…Conclusion This case highlights that patients with febrile neutropenia should be assessed for rare infectious disease etiologies, especially those with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, as they have humeral immunodeficiency, and in the later stages of the disease, cellular immunodeficiency may also be involved. …”
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Interferon-gamma: A Potent Antiviral Agent Targeting Macrophages Infected with LP-BM5 Murine Leukemia Virus, the Causative Agent of 'AIDS' in Mice by Jens J Kort, Julie L Eiseman

“…Cells of the monocyte/macrophage lineage (MM cells) are known to be infected by retroviruses, including the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), without cytopathic changes and may serve as a persistent reservoir for the virus during the development of immunodeficiency disease. …”
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Talaromycosis Marneffei pada Pasien HIV by Aulia Ihsani, Raveinal Raveinal

“…Kata kunci: human immunodeficiency virus, talaromycosis, talaromyces marneffei…”
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Systemic lupus erythematosus in a patient with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome: A case report and review of the literature by Chen Sun, Pingyang Han, Juzhen Yan

“…There is a known association between 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11.2DS), immunodeficiency and autoimmune diseases. However, the co-occurrence of 22q11.2DS and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has been rarely reported. …”
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Very Elevated IgE, Atopy, and Severe Infection: A Genomics-Based Diagnostic Approach to a Spectrum of Diseases by A. Chin, S. Balasubramanyam, C. M. Davis

“…We review the genetic defects underpinning elevated IgE and highlight the spectrum of atopy and immunodeficiency seen in patients with underlying mutations. …”
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Pulmonary Toxoplasmosis Diagnosed on Transbronchial Lung Biopsy in a Mechanically Ventilated Patient by Delyse Garg, Nikhil Madan, Omar Qaqish, Sandhya Nagarakanti, Vipul Patel

“…In persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), toxoplasmosis occurs when CD4 counts are very low and is considered an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) defining illness. …”
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Integrative model for disclosing the diagnosis to children and adolescents with HIV in San Luis Potosí by Rubén Romero Ortiz, Ismael García Cedillo, Rocío Angélica González-Romo

“…<p><strong>Foundation:</strong> one of the greatest difficulties in caring for children and adolescents living with the acquired immunodeficiency virus is that they are unaware of their condition or are the last to know their health status because it is kept secret by primary caregivers and health personnel.…”
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The mucosal barrier and anti-viral immune responses can eliminate portions of the viral population during transmission and early viral growth. by Ryan V Moriarty, Athena E Golfinos, Dane D Gellerup, Hannah Schweigert, Jaffna Mathiaparanam, Alexis J Balgeman, Andrea M Weiler, Thomas C Friedrich, Brandon F Keele, Miles P Davenport, Vanessa Venturi, Shelby L O'Connor

“…Little is known about how specific individual viral lineages replicating systemically during acute Human Immunodeficiency Virus or Simian Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/SIV) infection persist into chronic infection. …”
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Cluster analysis of social determinants of health and HIV/AIDS knowledge among Peruvian youths using Kohonen’s self-organized maps: a data-exploration study based on a Demographic... by Alejandro Aybar-Flores, Alvaro Talavera, Elizabeth Espinoza-Portilla

“…Background Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) have evolved into a global development burden, with nearly 40 million infections and 25 million deaths. …”
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Oral Management of a Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipient with Chédiak–Higashi Syndrome by Kasumi Shimizu, Miho Hayashi, Nozomi Ito, Kokoro Hamada, Gaku Koizumi, Kazuto Kurohara, Naoya Arai

“…Chédiak–Higashi syndrome (CHS), a rare autosomal recessive disorder associated with leukocyte dysfunction, is characterised by partial skin and hair albinism, immunodeficiency, and abnormal bleeding. Furthermore, it may be associated with cognitive and neurological impairments. …”
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Effects of Undernutrition and Predictors on the Survival Status of HIV-Positive Children after Started Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in Northwest Ethiopia by Mulugeta Molla, Fassikaw Kebede, Tsehay Kebede, Assefa Haile

“…Malnutrition and human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome have complex and multidirectional relationships. …”
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Effectiveness of nurse-led multi-component intervention program (NLMIP) on improving antiretroviral therapy adherence, CD4 count, psychological distress, and quality of life of peo... by Gulati Sonia, Pandurangan Hariprasath, Gupta P. Kumar

“…Background: Before the beginning of antiretroviral therapy (ART), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients require education. …”
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