Publications by authors named "Z Daniil"
Adenovirus is a common pathogen responsible for respiratory infections, including pneumonia, predominantly in pediatric populations but also in immunocompromised adults. This case report details an 18-year-old immunocompetent male presenting with severe lobar pneumonia and pleural effusion, initially suggesting a bacterial origin. Despite antibiotic treatment, the patient's symptoms persisted, prompting further investigation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPertussis remains a significant public health concern despite effective vaccines due to diagnostic challenges and symptom overlap with other respiratory infections. This study assesses the prevalence of using advanced polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing and examines the clinical outcomes over a one-month follow-up. We conducted a cross-sectional study at the University Hospital of Larissa, Greece, from April to June 2024, collecting 532 nasopharyngeal swabs from patients with respiratory symptoms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrevalence of SARS-COV-2 infection and outcomes in Greek sarcoidosis patients.
Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis
December 2024
Background And Aim: There is limited data on the prevalence of SARS-COV-2 in sarcoidosis patients and the underlying parameters linked to severity. We aimed to conduct a national multicenter study to explore the prevalence of SARS-COV-2 in sarcoidosis patients and investigate its impact on hospitalization and infection rates, describe the characteristics of the infected population and assess the role of these characteristics in determining the likelihood of infection or hospitalization.
Methods: We recruited all the adult sarcoidosis patients with who were examined across eight Greek Health Interstitial Lung Disease Referral Centers from the beginning of the pandemic until August 1, 2022.
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- Depression and anxiety are common issues for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), negatively impacting their quality of life, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- A study aimed to evaluate how COVID-19 vaccination affects these mental health issues in IPF patients, using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) to measure changes before and after vaccination.
- Results showed a significant improvement in both anxiety and depression scores one month after vaccination, indicating that the vaccine may have beneficial effects on mental health for IPF patients, regardless of factors like age or previous mental health history.
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- The review evaluates the potential of pioglitazone, an anti-diabetic medication, as a treatment for asthma by examining its effects on asthma control and lung function based on existing studies.
- It summarizes findings from both animal studies, which indicate improvements in airway inflammation and lung function, and clinical trials, which show minimal benefits and notable side effects in human asthma patients.
- The conclusion highlights that while preliminary data from animal studies is promising, the efficacy of pioglitazone in treating asthma in humans is still unproven, necessitating further research to clarify its safety and effectiveness.