Transmitted HIV drug resistance and subtype patterns among blood donors in Poland.

Surveillance on the HIV molecular variability, risk of drug resistance transmission and evolution of novel viral variants among blood donors remains an understudied aspect of hemovigilance. This nationwide study analyses patterns of HIV diversity and transmitted resistance mutations. Study included 185 samples from the first time and repeat blood donors with HIV infection identified by molecular assay.

Prophylaxis of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection reactivation - recommendations of the Working Group for prevention of HBV reactivation.

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is one of the main causes of chronic liver diseases and hepatocellular carcinoma. After infection the majority of HBV-infected patients achieve immune control leading to HBV-DNA stabilization at a low level. The risk of HBV reactivation rises significantly when HBV-infected patients receive immunosuppressive treatments.

47 Integrin Antagonist Vedolizumab for the Treatment of Refractory Ileitis.

Background And Aims: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a superficial diffuse inflammation restricted to the colon and rectum. Inflammation within the small bowel may occur several years after a pancolectomy. The pathogenesis is unknown and seems to be different from Crohn's disease or other causes of diseases of the small intestine, but an association with colectomy due to UC is very likely.

Coexistence of pemphigus foliaceus and acquired hemophilia A: A case report.

Pemphigus foliaceus (PF) is an autoimmune bullous dermatosis with anti-desmoglein-1 autoantibodies. Acquired hemophilia A (AHA) is a rare coagulation disorder with a high mortality rate, caused by anti-factor VIII immunoglobulin G antibodies leading to spontaneous severe hemorrhages into skin, muscles or soft tissues. This coagulopathy may be associated with malignancies, drug reactions and autoimmune disorders including bullous dermatoses.