The authors studied the immunological response before and after beginning anti-tuberculous therapy, of a previously health, HIV negative, 22 year old black male, from the Republic of Cape Verde. The patient had multiple vertebral bony lesions associated to subcutaneous abscesses. As immunological markers of antigen recognition, we measured blastogenic and cytotoxic responses and gamma-IFN secretion towards 30 k...
The increased incidence of Imported Tropical Diseases in Portugal is correlated to a recent higher standard of living, influence of media and a consequent expansion of tourism, and above all to the close relationship existing between Portugal and Africa. The number and pathology (parasitic diarrhoeas, protozoal and helminthic infections) of in-patients with Tropical Diseases at the Unidade de Doenças Infecciosa...
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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