Publications by authors named "Costinela-Valerica Georgescu"
The risk factors of hospitalized COVID-19 and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) overlap. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence and associated factors of post-COVID-19 OSA in hospitalized adult patients from southeastern Romania. A follow-up study was conducted on patients hospitalized for COVID-19 at the Pneumology Hospital in Galati, Romania, between 2021 and 2022.
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- * Both groups showed similar demographics, primarily affecting men around 51 years old, with common symptoms like cough and weight loss; however, TB+COV+ patients experienced additional symptoms like fever and myalgia.
- * While TB+COV+ patients had more severe lung lesions on radiological exams, the overall impact of COVID-19 on tuberculosis severity was mild, with low mortality rates and no major differences in biological parameters between the two groups.
Vulvovaginitis with spp. is the most common infection in women and the rate is increased during pregnancy. Antifungal prescription in pregnant women continues to present challenges and the decision must balance the risk of fetal toxicity with the benefits to the fetus and mother.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF(1) Background: SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy could determine important maternal and fetal complications. We aimed to prospectively assess placental immunohistochemical changes, immunophenotyping alterations, and pregnancy outcomes in a cohort of patients with COVID-19; (2) Methods: 52 pregnant patients admitted to a tertiary maternity center between October 2020 and November 2021 were segregated into two equal groups, depending on the presence of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Blood samples, fragments of umbilical cord, amniotic membranes, and placental along with clinical data were collected.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCOVID-19 is currently a major health problem, leading to respiratory, cardiovascular and neurological complications, with additional morbidity and mortality. Spinal infections are rare, representing around 1% of all bone infections and comprising less than 2 per 10,000 of all hospitalizations in tertiary care centers. Spondylodiscitis is a complex disease, with challenging diagnosis and management.
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- - The study investigates the risk factors linked to ICU admissions among pregnant patients with severe COVID-19 and evaluates their pregnancy outcomes based on medical records from Romanian hospitals.
- - Researchers analyzed data from 31 hospitalized pregnant patients, dividing them into groups based on ICU admission, and used statistical methods to determine significant clinical findings.
- - Key risk factors identified include pulmonary disease, respiratory issues, and certain blood test results, but no major differences in pregnancy outcomes were observed between those admitted to ICU and those who were not.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-indicative disease. Nowadays, NHL is rarely reported in Europe as indicative disease for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing. We present the case of a 22-year-old Romanian male patient without past medical history, except the swelling of a submental lymph node 11 months ago.
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