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What are the fungal infection and causative agents that are relatedwith immunocompromised hiv patients?
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How are immunocompromised patients affected by the C.fetus subtype of Campylobacter?
Immunocompromised patients are more susceptible to severe illness from the C.fetus subtype of Campylobacter infection. They may experience more severe symptoms, longer duration of illness, and have a higher risk of complications such as bloodstream infection (bacteremia) or organ infection (disseminated infection). Prompt medical attention and appropriate treatment are important for immunocompromised individuals with C.fetus infection.
What is the prognosis for immunocompromised patients with toxoplasmosis?
The disease can be fatal to all immunocompromised patients, especially AIDS patients, and particularly if not treated. As a result, immunocompromised patients are typically placed on anti-toxoplasmosis drugs for the rest of their lives.
Who is most at risk for serious West Nile virus infection?
Immunocompromised and elderly (>50 years of age) patients are at an increased risk for developing more severe syndromes;
What fungal disease can cause meningitis to develop in AIDS patients?
Cryptococcus is a fungal disease that can cause meningitis in people with AIDS and other immunocompromised people. It is an opportunistic infection.
Is febrile illness and acute symptoms of infection among visitors considered infection risks in a health care facility?
Absolutely! People who are patients in the hospital are often immunocompromised. You don't want people who are sick coming to visit, because they could get the patients sick and this would only exacerbate their current conditions.
Are cats able to kill people who take chemotherapy?
Cats carry the parasite toxoplasma gondii. In immunocompromised patients (people with AIDS, on steroids) in can cause a fatal infection. In individuals with immunocompromising cancers (eg leukemias) who are receiving chemotherapy, this infection may also occur. I have not heard of a situation where chemotherapy itself lead to this infection, though.
Does pneumonia affect the patients future?
Most individuals recover from pneumonia. However, very elderly and/or immunocompromised patients sometimes succumb, despite antibiotic treatment, and die.
What is foscarnet used for?
Foscarnet is used in treatment of immunocompromised patients with cytomegalovirus infections and in acyclovir-resistant herpes simples virus.
What microorganisms causes infection in the human body by entering normal cells and using the energy and cell parts available to reproduce?
there r many types of microorganism which can cause infection in humen mainly 1.virus 2.bacteria 3.fungi etc among viral infection deadliest are HIV, rabies,viral hepatitis,chickungunya ,dengue etc. bacteria infection includes septicemia, pyemia,soft tissue infection, meningitis,TB,endocarditis,tetanus etc. fungal infection includes candida infection,taenia infection i.e. opportunistic infection in immunocompromised patients.
What is the medical significance of members of the Enterobacteriaceae?
Enterobacter aerogenes can be of significance in patients who are elderly, immunocompromised, recent hospital admission because this is usually acquired from the hospital or nasocomial. It can cause severe infection and can cause sepsis. Although generally found in the G.I tract it can also present as infection in the lungs ( Pulmonary) and genito-urinary ( UTI/Cystitis)
Who treat patients suffering from some type of tooth infection?
Who treats patients suffering from some type of tooth infection Answer is B. An endodontist
What has the author Adenike Odunowo written?
Adenike Odunowo has written: 'The use of CHROMMagar Candida media to isolate yeasts from immunocompromised patients and the antifungal susceptivility of isolates in-vitro'
