Publications by authors named "C Zeana"

Article Synopsis
  • A study focused on 13 patients with advanced HIV (CD4 count under 200 cells/μL) who also had severe mpox and multiple organ issues.* -
  • These patients underwent long treatments with various medications, including tecovirimat and others, but still faced serious health complications.* -
  • The outcomes showed that they had long hospital stays and a high death rate, highlighting the severity of their conditions.*
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Thoracic empyema is a collection of infectious material (pus) in the pleural cavity. Salmonella enterica species rarely cause pleuropulmonary infections. This condition poses a significant challenge in diagnosis and management due to its atypical presentation and potential for severe complications.

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We report a case of bacteremia and septic thrombophlebitis of the ovarian vein as a rare puerperal complication in a young patient. She was successfully managed with subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) and intravenous (IV) antibiotics before transitioning to a prolonged course of oral antibiotics at discharge.

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We report a case of progressive, severe mpox virus (MPXV) infection in a patient with AIDS despite a standard course of tecovirimat. He significantly improved after administration of vaccinia immune globulin intravenous (VIGIV) highlighting its use as an adjunct for severe disease in immunocompromised hosts.

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Background: Coronavirus infection of 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Vaccines supplement public health and social measures in preventing severe illness and mortality from COVID-19; however, vaccination rates remain inadequate in many regions. It is important to continuously explore the effective treatment due to the insufficient vaccination rate and increasing number of patients infected with virus.

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