Emergence of S gene‐based quasispecies explains an optimal adaptation of Omicron BA.5 subvariant in the immunocompetent vaccinated human host
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.28167
Abstract: In this study, we collected two subsequent swabs from 7 immunocompetent up to date vaccinated healthcare workers undergoing mild symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection, and applied a next generation sequencing approach to establish the intra-host dynamics of… read more here.
Keywords: omicron; immunocompetent; gene based; emergence gene ... See more keywords
Technical choices significantly alter the adaptive immune response against immunocompetent murine gliomas in a model-dependent manner
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DOI: 10.1007/s11060-021-03822-7
Abstract: Due to the recent rise in immunotherapy research to treat glioblastoma (GBM), immunocompetent mouse models have become increasingly crucial. However, the character and kinetics of the immune response against the most prevalent immunocompetent GBM models,… read more here.
Keywords: response; immunocompetent; model; technical choices ... See more keywords
Visceral disseminated varicella-zoster virus infection in an immunocompetent host
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DOI: 10.1007/s12328-022-01607-7
Abstract: Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) can cause visceral disseminated VZV infection in immunocompromised patients. We experienced visceral disseminated VZV infection in an immunocompetent host. A 78-year-old woman visited our hospital complaining of abdominal pain that had persisted… read more here.
Keywords: visceral disseminated; varicella zoster; infection; zoster virus ... See more keywords
Acute human herpes virus 7 (HHV-7) encephalitis in an immunocompetent adult patient: a case report and review of literature
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DOI: 10.1007/s15010-017-1014-3
Abstract: We report a case of an acute HHV-7 encephalitis involving the nucleus of the VI cranial nerve in an immunocompetent host. The patient was an adult male admitted to our Clinic with headache, diplopia, fever,… read more here.
Keywords: hhv encephalitis; case; immunocompetent; report ... See more keywords
WEAR A MASK NOT ONLY FOR COVID-19: TWO IMMUNOCOMPETENT COWORKERS WITH PULMONARY HISTOPLASMOSIS
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2021.07.483
Abstract: TOPIC: Chest Infections TYPE: Medical Student/Resident Case Reports INTRODUCTION: Acute Pulmonary Histoplasmosis (APH) can present in a broad variety of signs and symptoms in immunocompetent individuals but is generally a benign disease that may not… read more here.
Keywords: pulmonary histoplasmosis; treatment; immunocompetent; aph ... See more keywords
A case of varicella zoster virus meningitis following BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in an immunocompetent patient
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2021.09.055
Abstract: We report a case of varicella zoster virus (VZV) meningitis following BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in an immunocompetent patient. A final diagnosis was made based on identification of VSV via positive polymerase chain reaction of… read more here.
Keywords: zoster virus; meningitis following; case; immunocompetent ... See more keywords
Optic neuritis following Epstein-Barr virus encephalitis in immunocompetent children: A case report.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nrl.2015.03.016
Abstract: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infections are very frequent in paediatric patients. The main clinical manifestation is infectious mononucleosis (IM).1,2 The age of primary infection varies between different regions: in developed countries, between 80% and 100% of… read more here.
Keywords: epstein barr; barr virus; optic neuritis; immunocompetent ... See more keywords
Pulmonary nocardiosis caused by Nocardia blacklokiae in an immunocompetent patient
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2020.101005
Abstract: A subset of Nocardia isolates, previously belonging to N. transvalensis, has recently been given the new species designation N. blacklokiae. Here we report a case of pulmonary nocardiosis caused by N. blacklokiae in a 52-year-old… read more here.
Keywords: immunocompetent; pulmonary nocardiosis; nocardiosis caused; caused nocardia ... See more keywords
Presumed tuberculous sclerokeratouveitis in immunocompetent South African patients
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DOI: 10.1038/s41433-020-1046-2
Abstract: Background/objectives Ocular tuberculosis remains a diagnostic challenge since its clinical presentation is so variable. We describe the clinical characteristics of patients presenting with sclerokeratouveitis secondary to presumed Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Method Retrospective analysis of 14… read more here.
Keywords: sclerokeratouveitis; immunocompetent; tuberculosis treatment; tuberculosis ... See more keywords
Fulminant acanthamoebic meningoencephalitis in immunocompetent patients: an uncommon entity.
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2018.1485873
Abstract: We are reporting two patients of fatal and rapidly progressive amoebic encephalitis in immunocompetent host from poor socioeconomic status. Both these patient had acute neurological worsening preoperatively and did not respond to subsequent surgical decompression.… read more here.
Keywords: fulminant acanthamoebic; immunocompetent; meningoencephalitis immunocompetent; immunocompetent patients ... See more keywords
Saksenaea vasiformis Orbital Cellulitis in an Immunocompetent Child Treated With Posaconazole
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DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piy021
Abstract: An 11-year-old immunocompetent girl presented with two and a half months of progressive right orbital cellulitis, which did not respond to multiple courses of antibiotics or prednisone. A panfungal polymerase chain reaction primer was positive… read more here.
Keywords: orbital cellulitis; immunocompetent; saksenaea vasiformis; saksenaea ... See more keywords