Publications by authors named "Keiko Umemiya"

Background: Tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome is a rare lymphocyte-related oculorenal inflammatory disease presumed to be associated with drug use and infectious agents. Toxoplasma gondii is one of such pathogens that could exhibit encephalitis, meningitis, and uveitis in immunocompromised or in some immunocompetent individuals. If the immunoglobulin M of Toxoplasma is positive on screening, the interpretation of the result is not simple, especially when immunoglobulin M stays positive persistently.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Keiko Umemiya"

  • - Keiko Umemiya's research focuses on the intersection of infectious diseases and their potential complications, particularly in relation to immunological responses in the body.
  • - One significant case study examined the occurrence of tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome following meningitis associated with persistent Toxoplasma immunoglobulin M, highlighting the complexity of diagnosing and managing such conditions.
  • - The findings underscore the challenges in interpreting Toxoplasma immunoglobulin M results, especially in immunocompromised patients, suggesting the need for more nuanced clinical approaches in similar cases.