Publications by authors named "Selma Babiker"
Article Synopsis
- Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a serious condition that causes complications like hemolysis and thrombosis, affecting patient outcomes even with treatment using complement inhibitors like eculizumab.
- A study analyzed 34 PNH patients with respiratory symptoms who were tested for various respiratory viruses, finding that those infected experienced more severe hemolysis and needed additional medical interventions.
- The findings indicate that respiratory viral infections significantly increase the risk of breakthrough hemolysis in PNH patients, highlighting the importance of monitoring and screening for respiratory issues in these individuals, especially those not on complement inhibitor therapy.
