Immunocompetent

Although in immunocompetent persons Cryptosporidium infections, which are characterized by what else but diarrhea tend to be self-limiting and self-curing, in immunocompromised individuals, as well as the very young, pregnant women, and the very elderly Cryptosporidiosis is a significant health concern. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Association between Staphylococcus aureus strains carrying gene for Panton-Valentine leukocidin and highly lethal necrotising pneumonia in young immunocompetent patients. ❋ MARYN MCKENNA (2010)

Update of practice guidelines for the management of community-acquired pneumonia in immunocompetent adults. ❋ MARYN MCKENNA (2010)

Fatal community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia in an immunocompetent young adult. ❋ MARYN MCKENNA (2010)

The Lancet reported that a 2008 study on "immunocompetent elderly people aged 65 - 94 years enrolled in Group Health (a health maintenance organisation) during 2000, 2001, and 2002" found that "influenza vaccination was not associated with a reduced risk of community-acquired pneumonia during the influenza season." ❋ Stephen Lendman (2010)

Conclusions PML should be considered in immunocompetent patients with a typical clinical course and MRI findings compatible with PML. ❋ Halvor Naess (2010)

Many pathogens are relatively tenacious when they infect elderly individuals or individuals who are otherwise not fully immunocompetent, and such individuals are, thanks to modern medical technology and practice, more common in the population. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Within the otosclerotic foci, several immunocompetent cells and immune-modulating factors can be found. ❋ I Schrauwen (2010)

These disturbances could be associated with otosclerotic bone remodeling, given the known effects of immunocompetent cells on bone physiology. ❋ I Schrauwen (2010)

We report the case of a 43 year old immunocompetent man presenting with dyspnoea, fever and haemoptysis. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Background To report the clinical course of PML in an apparently immunocompetent patient treated with cidofovir Case Presentation A 35-year-old immunocompetent man who developed progressive hemianopsia, aphasia, and limb weakness underwent repeated MRI scans of the brain, spinal fluid analyses, and brain biopsy. ❋ Halvor Naess (2010)