Publications by authors named "Z Peterfi"

Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is a serious condition complicated by delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI), where inflammation plays a key role. Although altered gut permeability is noted in other conditions, its significance in aSAH remains unclear. Fatty acid-binding protein (FABP-I), lipopolysaccharide-binding protein (LBP), and soluble CD-14 (sCD-14) are established markers of barrier dysfunction.

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Background: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a major health threat, with a high mortality rate in severe forms. Though alcohol and bile-induced factors are the most common causes, increasing evidence suggests that viral infections such as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may also trigger AP development. Our study aims to explore this association in greater detail.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study focused on Echovirus type 18 (E18) infections in hospitalized adults with meningoencephalitis during a 2023 epidemic in south-western Hungary.
  • Out of 82 cerebrospinal fluid samples tested, 6.1% were positive for enterovirus, with four specifically identified as E18, exhibiting symptoms like headache and fever.
  • Genetic analysis revealed that these E18 strains are related to recent, unpublished strains from France and China, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring of E18 variants.
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We report a case of autochthonous human babesiosis in Hungary, confirmed by PCR and partial sequencing of the Babesia spp. 18S rRNA gene. Babesiosis should be considered during the differential diagnosis of febrile illnesses, and peripheral blood smears to detect Babesia spp.

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