Publications by authors named "V Arama"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigated the risk of hepatitis B virus reactivation (HBVr) in COVID-19 patients on immunosuppressive treatments, which has been a relatively under-explored area.
- - Researchers screened 835 hospitalized adults in Romania, finding that 39.9% had positive hepatitis B core antibodies, and specifically followed 32 patients with either positive or negative hepatitis B surface antigens over three months.
- - Results indicated that 17.4% of patients receiving immunosuppressants experienced HBVr, leading to recommendations for routine HBV screening in COVID-19 patients on such treatments, with further research needed for optimal management.
Replacement Therapy with Blood Products in People Living with HIV.
Trop Med Infect Dis
September 2024
Cytopenias or coagulation deficiencies can occur in people living with HIV (PLWH). The severity of these disorders is influenced by the low levels of CD4+ lymphocytes, viral load, and the stage of viral infection. The aim of our retrospective observational study was to determine the frequency of cytopenias and coagulation deficiencies in PLWH as well as the need for replacement therapy with blood products.
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- Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) is widely prevalent, with over 80-90% of people showing infection, and it uniquely integrates into human DNA, leading to different types of infections.
- A study analyzed patients with central nervous system (CNS) infections in Romania and found 5% had HHV-6 in their cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), with 2-4% showing active infections.
- No significant associations were found between HHV-6 positivity in CSF and factors like age, sex, or health conditions, indicating that identifiable risk factors for HHV-6 CNS infections may be limited.*
Ocular involvement in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected and treatment-experienced patients is a significant concern, despite the advancements in antiretroviral therapy (ART) medication. The extended life expectancy of HIV patients has altered the spectrum of HIV-associated ocular diseases, ranging from minor issues to severe vision impairment or blindness. Therefore, understanding these complications becomes crucial in providing comprehensive medical care and quality of life improvement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFManagement of patients living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) (PLWHA) still represents a challenge for doctors in various medical fields. The presence of co-infections, with different degrees of immune system impairment, raises the need for a multi-disciplinary approach to the PLWHA. In this paper, we present three cases of PLWHA with various ophthalmological conditions, who were admitted to "Prof.
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