Even before the aetiology of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) was known, it was recognized that the gastrointestinal tract is frequently affected by opportunistic infections and malignancies [1]. During the course of HIV infection most of the patients develop gastrointestinal symptoms. In ...
Cytomegalovirus infection of the gastrointestinal tract of normal hosts is very rare. On the other hand, this is a common cause of morbidity in immunocompromised hosts. Herein we describe the case of a 52-year-old male who underwent a gastrectomy due to a severe gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Histo...
The gastrointestinal tract is a major target for opportunistic infections in HIV-1-infected children. The spectrum of these infections is dependent on HIV-1 disease progression. In developed countries, with improved HIV-1 viral suppression associated with HAART, opportunistic infections of the...
The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is a primary site for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) infection, replication, and dissemination. After an initial explosive phase of infection, HIV establishes latency. In addition to CD4 T cells, macrophages are readily infe...
Although the advent of focused and therefore superior immunosuppressive regimens has greatly decreased the incidence of infection in the thoracic transplant recipient, infection remains the leading cause of death in many centers[1]–[5]. Infection is acquired exogenously through usual nosocomial and commu...
What is the main reason for a urinary tract infection? UTIs happen when bacteria travel up the urethra to the bladder. Women get more UTIs than men because they have a shorter urethra that’s closer to their anus. Bacteria from the gastrointestinal tract can spread to your urethra if you ...
GI Leontiadis,VK Sharma,CW Howden - 《Archives of Internal Medicine》 被引量: 196发表: 1999年 Treatment and dosing of Helicobacter pylori infection: when pharmacology meets clinic. Helicobacter pylori infection is a major cause of diseases located in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Successful erad...
If the oral cavity is a site of early infection, this space may play important and underappreciated roles in transmitting SARS-CoV-2 ‘intermucosally’ to the lungs or gastrointestinal tract. Alternatively, saliva may also play a central role in transmitting the virus extraorally to others. b,...
For patients with contraindications or intolerance to sulfasalazine, a trial ofcan be attempted (SOR: C). Show more View chapter Explore book Fungal Infections of the Urinary Tract Carol A.Kauffman, inComprehensive Clinical Nephrology (Fourth Edition), 2010 ...
I. Comparison of the upper portion of the alimentary tract with its lower gastrointestinal portion as a portal of ... Faber,K H. - 《Journal of Experimental Medicine》 被引量: 29发表: 1943年 Achalasia The aim of this paper is to describe a patient with severe postpolio problems who ...