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Active replication of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in HIV type 1 and in HIV type 2 i...
Barros,M.F.; Piedade,J.; Nunes,G.; Canas-Ferreira,W.; Silva,A.P.; Champalimaud,J.L.; Machado-Caetano,J.A.To evaluate the effect of concurrent infection by HIV on HBV infection or immunity, we have studied a group of 66 HIV1+ symptomatic Caucasian patients and another of 38 African HIV2+ asymptomatic individuals, concerning their HBV status: serological markers of infection and presence of HBV-DNA in serum, the last taken as sign of hepatitis B virus active replication, were monitored. HIV+ groups were compared wit...
Immunologic profile of HIV-2 seropositive African individuals (follow-up).
Pinto, A S; Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical, Laboratório de Imunologia, I.P.O.F.G., Lisboa.; Ferreira, W F; Costa, C; Silva, A P; Alvarez, E PIn the geographic distribution of HIV-2, it is known that this infection is most prevalent in West Africa. Since 1986 we have studied seropositive and seronegative clusters, in Guinea-Bissau with follow-ups in 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1991. Analysis of the results show the high incidence of this infection. 8.51% of the 4,372 people of the general population studied were seropositive, showing the high predominance o...
Cerebral toxoplasmosis in AIDS patients, CT and MRI images and differential dia...
Miguel, J; Serviço de Neurorradiologia e Anatomia-Patológica, Hospital Egas Moniz, Lisboa.; Champalimaud, J L; Borges, A; Chorão, M; Branco, GCranial computed-tomographies (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of 14 patients with AIDS and central nervous system toxoplasmosis (CNST) were reviewed. In spite of the low specificity of CT and MRI findings in CNS mass lesions of AIDS patients, there are some features which have been observed as more typical of CNST, namely: 94.9% of the lesions were round shaped and 94.5% had ring or nodular enhancemen...
Verrucous herpes zoster in AIDS patients.
Agusto, V; Unidade de Doenças Infecciosas e Parasitárias, Hospital Egaz Moniz.; Franca, I; Mansinho, K; Araújo, C; Borges, F; Champalimaud, J LThe authors describe a case of disseminated Herpes-Zoster (VZV) in an HIV 1 positive patient with AIDS. Hyperkeratotic characteristics, acyclovir resistance and sensitivity to foscarnet of cutaneous lesions are the most important features of this example. From the casuistics of the department, the authors describe two similar cases and review the medical literature with emphasis on etiopathogenic, diagnostic an...
Broncho-splenic fistula caused by hydatidosis.
Moraes, M F; Serviłco de Medicina Interna e Radiologia do Hospital de Egas Moniz, Unidade de Doenças Infecciosas e Parasitárias (UDIP-H.E.M.), Lisboa.To our knowledge, this is the first case report of a broncho-splenic fistula of hydatid origin. We discuss the clinical, radiological and therapeutic aspects of this rare complication of hydatid disease. ; To our knowledge, this is the first case report of a broncho-splenic fistula of hydatid origin. We discuss the clinical, radiological and therapeutic aspects of this rare complication of hydatid disease.
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