Publications by authors named "Ava Diarra"
Introduction: The specificity of HIV-1 DNA genotypic resistance tests (GRTs) is hampered by the detection of the APOBEC-context drug resistance mutations (AC DRMs), usually harboured by replication-incompetent proviruses. We sought factors associated with defective sequences in the HIV-1 pol region. In addition, AC DRMs and their link with defective sequences were investigated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Group B streptococci (Streptococcus agalactiae) (GBS) is a rare cause of prosthetic joint infection (PJI) occurring in patients with comorbidities and seems to be associated with a poor outcome. Depiction of GBS PJI is scarce in the literature.
Methods: A retrospective survey in 2 referral centers for bone joint infections was done Patients with a history of PJI associated with GBS between 2014 and 2019 were included.
Characterization of the Type VI Secretion System and Its Implication in Cystic Fibrosis.
Front Cell Infect Microbiol
July 2022
Bacteria of the genus are environmental germs, with an unknown reservoir. It can become opportunistic pathogens in immunocompromised patients, causing bacteremia, meningitis, pneumonia, or peritonitis. In recent years, has emerged with increasing incidence in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).
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- The case involves a rare type of lymphoma known as hepato-splenic Tγδ-cell lymphoma, which typically affects patients with weakened immune systems, but this one occurred in a healthy individual.
- The patient exhibited prominent features called telangiectasias, which are small dilated blood vessels on the skin, leading to initial confusion in identifying the correct lymphoma type.
- The diagnosis was ultimately clarified, highlighting the importance of careful evaluation to avoid misdiagnosis in similar cases.
The recently described vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory, somatic (VEXAS) syndrome is caused by somatic mutations in UBA1. Patients with VEXAS syndrome display late-onset autoinflammatory symptoms, usually refractory to treatment, and hematologic abnormalities. The identification of an easily-accessible specific marker (UBA1 mutations) is of particular interest as it allows the convergence of various inflammatory and hematological symptoms in a unique clinico-biological entity and gives the opportunity to design specific treatment strategies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEnteroviruses are a frequent source of infection and among the most common central nervous system viral pathogens. Enteroviruses - in particular, the Coxsackie B viruses - are a known cause of myocarditis. Rituximab is a genetically engineered chimeric anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody.
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