It is universally accepted that the immunocompromised host is more susceptible to nosocomial infection than the normal host. Descriptive clinical or epidemiologic studies that utilize the "organism oriented" ap
GENERAL APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT Immunocompromised patients, by definition, are susceptible to a broader array of pathogens than immunocompetent patients. Understanding the specific immune defect can be enormously helpful in understanding the likely location and source of infection. However, the immune...
The immune system doesn't have the mechanisms ready to mount a defense at the first sign of attack if it isn't working at full capacity. Infections may progress more rapidly as a result.7A widespread infection, such as sepsis, can lead to malfunction of the organs.8 You may also have a...
Thus, down-regulation of the production of these cytokines is a likely factor underlying the observed enhancement of RSV infection by cyclophosphamide treatment. In conclusion, the results of this study demonstrate that cyclophosphamide treatment of BALB/c mice renders them more susceptible to RSV ...
Thus, down-regulation of the production of these cytokines is a likely factor underlying the observed enhancement of RSV infection by cyclophosphamide treatment. In conclusion, the results of this study demonstrate that cyclophosphamide treatment of BALB/c mice renders them more susceptible to RSV ...
ICT serves as an efficient and rapid diagnostic tool for identifying individuals with immunocompromised, particularly those susceptible to Candida infections [25]. It offers advantages such as simple operation, straightforward result interpreta- tion, and high specificity. However, ICT is limited by its...
These individuals are more susceptible to infections caused by opportunistic pathogens. Opportunistic pathogens, such as N.farcinica, P.jirovecii, CMV, and so on, are reported to have a higher infection rate in immunosuppressed individuals, and coexisting infections are common [1, 2]. Furthermore,...
Why does infection by the Ebola virus lead to hemorrhaging? Give two reasons. Why are infectious diseases still a big concern when the incidence rates have dropped dramatically in the past century? Why is a starving individual more susceptible to infectious disease than a well-nourished ...
3). We found similar delays in reproductive timing in immunocompromised hosts exposed to C. albicans, although immunocompromised hosts are more susceptible to infection and have higher incidence of early mortality and smaller brood sizes compared to healthy hosts (Fig. 4). Importantly, the delayed ...
infection. Six children were on co-trimoxazole prophylaxis. Complications were observed in 3 cases; 1 developed shock, 1 developed coma and 1 died. The isolates exhibited resistance to penicillin (75%) and to erythromycin (62.5%), while all were susceptible to cefotaxime, clindamycin, vancomycin ...