• TORCH syndrome is a cluster of symptoms caused by congenital infection with toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and other organisms including syphilis, parvovirus, and Varicella zoster. (wikipedia.org)
  • 4-6 Unlike rubella and toxoplasmosis where intrauterine transmission occurs as a result of maternal infection acquired during pregnancy (primary infection), congenital CMV infection can occur in infants born to mothers who have had CMV infection before pregnancy (nonprimary infection). (lww.com)
  • TORCH infections, which include Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Herpes simplex virus (HSV), are some of the most common infections associated with congenital anomalies. (siemens-healthineers.com)
  • In unborn and newborn children chlamydial infections, gonorrhoea and syphilis can produce serious and often life-threatening conditions including congenital disease, pneumonia and low birth weight. (who.int)
  • Finally, it will reduce adverse outcomes of pregnancy, such as stillbirth and perinatal death due to syphilis, and blindness caused by gonococcal and chlamydial infections. (who.int)
  • CMV is related to the viruses that cause chickenpox, herpes simplex and mononucleosis. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Certain viruses can live in your body and cause active infections when your immune system is weak. (nih.gov)
  • Today, Alice's child is battling with Cytomegalovirus (CMV), the largest of the herpes viruses that causes a wide range of diseases that affect the eyes, food pipe (esophagus), liver and the brain in people with low immunity. (monitor.co.ug)
  • Herpes simplex viruses (human herpesviruses types 1 and 2) commonly cause recurrent infection affecting the skin, mouth, lips, eyes, and genitals. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Eight types of herpesviruses infect humans, two of which are herpes simplex viruses (HSV). (msdmanuals.com)
  • other sexually transmitted infections enhance the sexual transmission of HIV: genital herpes specifically, and genital ulcers in general, increase the transmission of HIV 50-300-fold per episode of unprotected sexual intercourse. (who.int)
  • Genital herpes is common. (antiviral-meds-info.com)
  • The development of genital herpes is provoked by a reduced general and local immunity, gynecological manipulations, which include surgical abortion and the installation of an intrauterine device. (antiviral-meds-info.com)
  • Certain physiological and mental disorders also affect the development of genital herpes. (antiviral-meds-info.com)
  • In 1/5 of all patients with genital herpes, the course of the disease is characterized by characteristic symptoms prone to relapse. (antiviral-meds-info.com)
  • The first symptoms of genital herpes are usually more pronounced than recurrences later. (antiviral-meds-info.com)
  • The vast majority of people with the disease have no symptoms of genital herpes. (antiviral-meds-info.com)
  • During the period of precursors of the disease, symptoms of genital herpes such as scabies, burning and soreness of the genitals are noted. (antiviral-meds-info.com)
  • In women, genital herpes most often occurs on the outer and inner labia, clitoris and vulva, vagina and uterine cervix. (antiviral-meds-info.com)
  • In modern medicine, due to the variety of symptoms of genital herpes and its frequent combination with other infections characterized by similar symptoms, the diagnosis of the causative agent of genital herpes is of great importance. (antiviral-meds-info.com)
  • Treatment of genital herpes in pregnant women must be carried out without fail. (antiviral-meds-info.com)
  • In the process of treating genital herpes in pregnant women, acyclovir is used in recommended doses. (antiviral-meds-info.com)
  • Genital Herpes Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by human herpesvirus 1 or 2. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a double-stranded DNA virus in the herpes virus family that can cause disseminated or localized end-organ disease in HIV-infected patients with advanced immunosuppression. (medscape.com)
  • In patients with HIV, CMV encephalitis is one of the opportunistic infections that can be seen in late stages of disease. (medscape.com)
  • [ 2 ] Most infections occur in the setting of prior CMV disease (seropositive), reactiviation of latent CMV virus, or infection with a novel strain. (medscape.com)
  • For more information, see the Medscape Reference topics HIV Disease , Encephalitis , Cytomegalovirus , and Viral Encephalitis . (medscape.com)
  • Other disorders that cause painful swallowing include gum disease, the herpes simplex virus and HIV. (livestrong.com)
  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is usually asymptomatic in healthy individuals and manifests as a life and sight threatening disease commonly amongst immunocompromised and HIV infected individuals. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • These tests are used to diagnose CMV infections and to monitor the progression of the disease. (angis.org.au)
  • CMV tests can be used to diagnose CMV infections in patients who are showing symptoms of the disease. (angis.org.au)
  • This test helps to diagnose CMV infections and monitor the progress of the disease. (angis.org.au)
  • 1) describe the epidemiology, clinical manifestation, management and prevention of Zika virus disease, 2) discuss diagnostic testing for Zika virus infection and interpretation of test results, 3) articulate the importance of early recognition and reporting of cases, 4) state the recommendations for pregnant women and possible Zika virus exposure, and 5) discuss evaluation of infants with microcephaly and relationship of Zika in microcephaly. (cdc.gov)
  • 15 National Enterovirus Reference Laboratory and WHO Polio Regional Reference Laboratory, Victorian Infectious Disease Reference Laboratory, The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. (nih.gov)
  • Cytomegalovirus-Specific CD8+ T-Cells With Different T-Cell Receptor Affinities Segregate T-Cell Phenotypes and Correlate With Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease in Patients Post-Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. (ki.se)
  • As the name indicates, cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease is a virus infection. (encyclopedia.com)
  • The results add to a growing body of evidence suggesting that infections in mid- and late-life can worsen cognitive performance and may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. (news-medical.net)
  • The idea that common infections could contribute to cognitive decline and perhaps Alzheimer's disease risk was once on the fringe and remains controversial, but due to findings like the ones from this study, it's starting to get more mainstream attention. (news-medical.net)
  • After accounting for participants' age, sex, race, and the largest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, the data in our study showed that a greater number of positive antibody tests related to five different infections was associated with poorer cognitive performance. (news-medical.net)
  • To compare tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) inhibitors to nonbiological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARD) for the risk of serious infection in Japanese patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). (jrheum.org)
  • Some of these have reported elevated risk for infections in patients with RA treated with biologics, including TNF inhibitors, compared to treatment with nonbiological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARD) 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 . (jrheum.org)
  • HIV-associated cytomegalovirus (CMV) encephalitis is one of several central and peripheral nervous system infections seen in late-stage disease. (medscape.com)
  • is a complication of HSV infection in which severe herpetic disease develops in skin regions with eczema. (msdmanuals.com)
  • It is found that the preparation is highly effective in the combined therapy of acute and chronic bacterial infections (neuroinfection, chlamydiosis, bronchitis, pneumonia, post-surgery complications, urogenital infections, peptic ulcer disease) as the part of immunotherapy has been determined. (e-peptide.com)
  • Although the exact incubation period of Zika virus disease has yet to be determined, evidence from case reports and experience from related flavivirus infections indicate that the incubation period likely is 3 days to 2 weeks. (medscape.com)
  • During the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Zika Virus Response, birth defects surveillance programs adapted to monitor birth defects potentially related to Zika virus (ZIKV) infection during pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • Infections that cause painful swallowing and burning sensations include pharyngitis, an inflamed throat resulting from infection, and thrush, a fungal infection caused by Candida. (livestrong.com)
  • Weight loss and fever ensued, and he was admitted in April 1981 to the Hartford Hospital where he had Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, lymphocytopenia, cytomegalovirus [CMV] in the blood and urine, herpes simplex II perianaly, Candida esophagitis, and Mycobacterium avium tuberculosis of the lung, bone marrow, and esophagus. (nih.gov)
  • Infection of the skin or mucous membrane with any species of candida, usually Candida albicans . (diagnose-me.com)
  • The immune dysfunction may result in recurrent infections, often with normally non-pathogenic organisms such as Candida albicans or bowel parasites. (diagnose-me.com)
  • Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is a life-threatening syndrome of recurrent infections, diarrhea, dermatitis, and failure to thrive. (medscape.com)
  • Prevalence and persistence of Chlamydia trachomatis-specific antibodies after occasional and recurrent infections. (ppshp.fi)
  • Though caused by different infections, the signs and symptoms of TORCH syndrome are consistent. (wikipedia.org)
  • The specific infection may cause additional symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Women who develop an active CMV infection during pregnancy can pass the virus to their babies, who might then experience symptoms. (mayoclinic.org)
  • You have a weakened immune system and you're experiencing symptoms of CMV infection. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Ten percent of congenital infections present with symptoms at birth. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • CMV infections can occur without any symptoms, making it important for pregnant women to be tested. (angis.org.au)
  • Prenatal CMV testing is often recommended for pregnant women who have been exposed to someone with CMV or who have symptoms of the infection. (angis.org.au)
  • Sexually transmitted infections may be present without symptoms or with symptoms that are mild and transient, but they may have severe long-term consequences such as infertility, ectopic pregnancy, chronic illness and premature death. (who.int)
  • When a healthy person gets a CMV infection, they will exhibit no or minor symptoms because they suppress the virus. (monitor.co.ug)
  • The infection has no cure but one can be given medication to weaken the virus therefore dealing with the symptoms. (monitor.co.ug)
  • After the initial infection, HSV remains dormant in nerve ganglia, from which it can periodically emerge, causing symptoms. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The pathogens assessed in the study are often encountered in childhood and are either cleared or turned into suppressed, latent infections. (news-medical.net)
  • After initial infection, all herpesviruses remain latent within specific host cells and may subsequently. (msdmanuals.com)
  • 1) According to a study conducted in 2010, primary CMV infection in infants can cause both systemic diseases or affect single organs. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • Pateints with severe CMV diseases have been treated with a loading dose of IV Ganciclovir followed by oral Valganciclovir in various in a study conducted in 2007 (8).A case of a preterm infant with congenital CMV infection who was treated with oral Valganciclovir and showed a good response has been reported (10). (pediatriconcall.com)
  • Immune responsiveness declines in the elderly as a consequence of alterations in the distribution and function of immune cells with age and changes induced by chronic viral infections (such as cytomegalovirus) and inflammatory diseases ( 1 , 2 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • The Brazil Ministry of Health (MoH) established a task force to investigate the possible association of microcephaly with Zika virus infection during pregnancy and a registry for incident microcephaly cases (head circumference ≥2 standard deviations [SD] below the mean for sex and gestational age at birth) and pregnancy outcomes among women suspected to have had Zika virus infection during pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • Further studies are needed to confirm the association of microcephaly with Zika virus infection during pregnancy and to understand any other adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with Zika virus infection. (cdc.gov)
  • CMV infection during pregnancy can cause serious problems for the baby, such as hearing loss, vision problems, and developmental delays. (angis.org.au)
  • A mother's infection during pregnancy may cause problems that contribute to developing cerebral palsy in a growing fetus. (everydayhealth.com)
  • For women who develop an active CMV infection during pregnancy, chances of passing it to their unborn babies are high," he says. (monitor.co.ug)
  • The risk of transmission is highest if CMV infection occurs during the first half of pregnancy," Dr Kizito says. (monitor.co.ug)
  • Intrauterine infection of the fetus is a very serious, often lethal, condition that affects a small proportion (about 5 - 10%) of infants whose mothers contract the infection during pregnancy. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Scientific publications based on the biological samples and related information of FMC serum bank represent various fields of medical science, covering cancer research, infection epidemiology, pregnancy complication research, childhood autism, schizophrenia abd ADHD research among other fields. (ppshp.fi)
  • In contrast, congenital CMV infection is one which is chronic in nature and, therefore, much less likely to be amenable to successful treatment. (lww.com)
  • The high efficiency of the drug in the complex therapy of acute and chronic bacterial infections (neuroinfections, chlamydia, bronchitis, pneumonia, postoperative complications, urogenital infections, peptic ulcer) as a component of immunotherapy has been established. (e-peptide.com)
  • For this reason, two definitions for infection in children are needed: one for infants and children up to 15 months of age who have been exposed to their infected mothers perinatally, and another for older children with perinatal infection and for infants and children of all ages acquiring the virus through other means. (cdc.gov)
  • The infection status of other perinatally exposed seropositive infants and children up to 15 months of age who lack one of the above immunologic or clinical criteria is indeterminate. (cdc.gov)
  • It has also now been successfully used in treatment of infants with congenital CMV infections. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • Infants who get infected at birth or shortly thereafter, are infected through breast milk and will develop the infection because their immune system is still developing. (monitor.co.ug)
  • First, their control reduces the enormous burden of morbidity and mortality due to sexually transmitted infections in both resource-constrained and developed countries, both directly, through its impact on quality of life, sexual and reproductive health and child health, and indirectly, through its impact on national and individual economies. (who.int)
  • 7-12 In fact, congenital CMV infection following a nonprimary maternal infection accounts for two-thirds to three-quarters of all congenital CMV infections in highly seroimmune populations. (lww.com)
  • Although tipranavir does not cure HIV, it may decrease your chance of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and HIV-related illnesses such as serious infections or cancer. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Increased risk of getting serious infections. (nih.gov)
  • Serious infections can happen with mycophenolate mofetil and can lead to death. (nih.gov)
  • However, once an infant develops serious infections, intervention is rarely successful. (medscape.com)
  • Serious infections occurring within the first year of the observation period were examined using the records for patients recruited to the Registry of Japanese Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients for Longterm Safety (REAL), a hospital-based prospective cohort of patients with RA. (jrheum.org)
  • In the unexposed group, the incidence rate for all serious adverse events (SAE) was 9.02/100 PY and for serious infections, 2.64/100 PY. (jrheum.org)
  • In the exposed group, SAE occurred in 16.04/100 PY and serious infections in 6.42/100 PY. (jrheum.org)
  • The crude incidence rate ratio comparing serious infections in the exposed group with the unexposed group was 2.43 (95% CI 1.27-4.65), a significant increase. (jrheum.org)
  • Anti-TNF therapy was associated with a significantly increased risk for serious infections, compared to treatment with nonbiological DMARD. (jrheum.org)
  • Does interstital pneumonia with CMV need treatment with anti-herpes agents? (pediatriconcall.com)
  • 3) Our patient presented with interstitial pneumonia and abnormal liver function tests with mild hearing loss suggestive of CMV infection though there was no CNS manifestation. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • These infections usually occur in patients with severe immunodeficiency: CD4 + lymphocyte counts typically are lower than 50/µL. (medscape.com)
  • A third category of CMV infection can occur as a complication of AIDS ( acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ). (encyclopedia.com)
  • Because racial and geographic differences occur in morbidities of such infections as Mycobacterium tuberculosis , the Coccidioides species, and Pneumocystis jirovecii , the development of a defined safety profile for treatment with biologics in each geographic area is crucial for clinicians 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 . (jrheum.org)
  • There are now 320 single-gene inborn errors of immunity underlying phenotypes as diverse as infection, malignancy, allergy, auto-immunity, and auto-inflammation. (springer.com)
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection results from 1 of 2 similar retroviruses (HIV-1 and HIV-2) that destroy CD4+ lymphocytes and impair cell-mediated immunity, increasing risk of certain. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Depending on the type of infection, there is a predominance of the activity of one or another link of immunity. (e-peptide.com)
  • At the stage of primary manifestations of HIV infection, it contributes to the stabilization of immunity indicators. (e-peptide.com)
  • Without intervention, SCID usually results in severe infection and death in children by age 2 years. (medscape.com)
  • Infections in infancy, such as viral or bacterial meningitis or another condition with a severe, persistent fever, can cause inflammation in or around the brain and injure it. (everydayhealth.com)
  • In addition, the herpes simplex virus can cause severe infectious pathologies in a child. (antiviral-meds-info.com)
  • antiviral therapy with acyclovir , valacyclovir , or famciclovir is helpful for severe infections and, if begun early, for recurrent or primary infections. (msdmanuals.com)
  • herpetic infections can be particularly severe. (msdmanuals.com)
  • CMV infection of the CNS is recognized at autopsy in 18-28% of patients with AIDS. (medscape.com)
  • With the identification of the causative agent of the acquired immuno- deficiency syndrome (AIDS), a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations has been attributed to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). (cdc.gov)
  • With the exception of the CDC surveillance definition for AIDS (1,2), no standard definitions for other manifestations of HIV infection have been developed for children. (cdc.gov)
  • Physicians from institutions caring for relatively large numbers of HIV-infected children report that only about half of their patients with symptomatic illness related to the infection fulfill the criteria of the CDC surveillance definition for AIDS (6,7). (cdc.gov)
  • Foscarnet is also used to treat herpes simplex virus (HSV) of the mucous membranes that is resistant to the antiviral acyclovir in patients whose immune system is not working properly such as patients who have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or who have received an organ transplant. (rxwiki.com)
  • In resolution WHA53.14 the Health Assembly requested the Director-General to develop a global health-sector strategy for responding to the epidemics of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections. (who.int)
  • In the case of AIDS this can include the development of certain infections and/or cancers, as well as a decrease in the number of certain cells in a person's immune system. (fromthetrenchesworldreport.com)
  • A: AIDS is caused by infection with a virus called human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). (fromthetrenchesworldreport.com)
  • One common diagnostic test is the CMV IgM test, which detects the presence of IgM antibodies, a type of antibody that the body produces in response to recent CMV infection. (angis.org.au)
  • A case control study in immunocompetent individuals showed that past CMV infection, as well as high titres of anti-CMV IgG and anti-CMV IgM antibodies, suggestive of the presence of viral reactivation, were all associated with the occurrence of VTE (18). (researchsquare.com)
  • The researchers found that elevated antibodies to either herpes simplex virus type 1 or cytomegalovirus were individually associated with worse performance on the global cognitive test. (news-medical.net)
  • Congenital cytomegalovirus infections are among the most common of the newborn in the developed world. (lww.com)
  • [ 5 ] Ideally, SCID can be detected in a newborn before the onset of infections, with one well-documented example by screening of T-cell-receptor excision circles. (medscape.com)
  • Fungal infections. (nih.gov)
  • Yeasts and other types of fungal infections can happen with mycophenolate mofetil and can cause serious tissue and blood infections (see "What are the possible side effects of mycophenolate mofetil? (nih.gov)
  • Serious bacterial, granulomatous, and fungal infections have also been reported to be associated with TNF inhibitor use 3 , 4 . (jrheum.org)
  • An outbreak of Zika virus infection, a flavivirus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, was first recognized in northeastern Brazil in early 2015. (cdc.gov)
  • [ 5 ] Because of the temporal and geographic occurrence of Zika virus infection in pregnant women before the reported increase in microcephaly, a possible association with prenatal Zika virus infection was postulated. (medscape.com)
  • 44.6% of those with testing results) were confirmed or presumptive positive for the Zika virus infection. (cdc.gov)
  • Early childhood adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes were more common among those with Zika-associated birth defects than among those without and more common among those with laboratory evidence of a Zika virus infection compared with the full cohort. (cdc.gov)
  • Baloxavir, oseltamivir, peramivir, and zanamivir are used primarily in the prevention and/or treatment of influenza infection. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Cidofovir, ganciclovir, valganciclovir, and foscarnet are used in the prevention and/or treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Penciclovir, famciclovir, valacyclovir, and docosanol are used in the treatment and prevention of oral-facial herpes simplex. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • 4 Infection Management & Prevention Service, The Queensland Children's Hospital. (nih.gov)
  • The submission of the draft global strategy for the prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections 2006-20152 is the next step in the response to the request in resolution WHA53.14. (who.int)
  • It recognizes that prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections are core aspects of sexual and reproductive health, as stated in the strategy to accelerate progress towards the attainment of international development goals and targets related to reproductive health. (who.int)
  • The operation of a cesarean section becomes necessary as a prevention of infection of the child during his passage through the birth canal, provided there are rashes on the genitals or with the primary infection of the mother. (antiviral-meds-info.com)
  • In some patients, mycophenolate mofetil may cause an infection of the brain that may cause death. (nih.gov)
  • Exactly 2,504 volunteers across 19 US cities - all gay men or transgendered people who had sex with men - participated in the massive federally backed study, which hoped to determine whether a vaccine program could prevent HIV infections or reduce the 'viral load': The amount of virus in the blood of infected patients. (fromthetrenchesworldreport.com)
  • Delivers fast results so clinicians can counsel their patients on preventing infection, address fetal outcomes if infected, and offer optimal care. (siemens-healthineers.com)
  • Maraviroc tablet is a CCR5 co-receptor antagonist indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of only CCR5-tropic HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older weighing at least 10 kg. (drugs.com)
  • Prior to initiation of maraviroc tablets for treatment of HIV-1 infection, test all patients for CCR5 tropism using a highly sensitive tropism assay. (drugs.com)
  • In patients without CMV infection, CMV is rarely detected by PCR in the CSF. (medscape.com)
  • Elderly adults over 65 years of age are recommended to receive seasonal influenza vaccination as they are at a higher risk of infection and its complications than the younger community. (frontiersin.org)
  • Therefore, elderly individuals above 65 years of age are considered to be at a greater risk of influenza infection and its complications, and it is hence recommended that they receive an annual administration of seasonal influenza vaccine ( 3 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • CMV infections, ubiquitous in humans, are an important cause of congenital infection and a leading cause of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) worldwide. (lww.com)
  • Our primary research interest is infection and cancer in humans. (ki.se)
  • Overview of Herpesvirus Infections Eight types of herpesviruses infect humans ( see Table: Herpesviruses That Infect Humans). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Both acute and past cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection have been identified as risk factors for VTE in immunocompetent and immunosuppressed individuals. (researchsquare.com)
  • Interestingly, acute CMV infection has been identified as a risk factor for VTE in small studies both in immunocompetent and immunosuppressed individuals (9, 16-20). (researchsquare.com)
  • For example, pregnant mothers pass an active CMV infection to their unborn babies," the Kiruddu National Referral Hospital-based physician says. (monitor.co.ug)
  • This virus also offers one of the most complete models for studying tumorigenesis in man, from molecule to patient, exploiting the viral infection of human B-lymphocytes. (ki.se)
  • Zika virus is considered the most recent member of TORCH infections. (wikipedia.org)
  • TORCH syndrome is caused by in-utero infection with one of the TORCH agents, disrupting fetal development. (wikipedia.org)
  • citation needed] TORCH syndrome can be prevented by treating an infected pregnant woman, thereby preventing the infection from affecting the fetus. (wikipedia.org)
  • An important concept in the evaluation of data regarding transfusion-transmitted bacterial infections (TTBIs) is the definition of a case. (medscape.com)
  • Cycloferon reinforces the body nonspecific resistance to viral and bacterial infections. (e-peptide.com)
  • 1-3 The prevalence of maternal CMV infection is an important determinant of vertical CMV transmission. (lww.com)
  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a herpes virus with a high prevalence that increases with age and socioeconomic deprivation. (researchsquare.com)
  • Mycophenolate mofetil weakens the body's immune system and affects your ability to fight infections. (nih.gov)
  • You are at risk for this brain infection because you have a weakened immune system. (nih.gov)
  • A CMV test may also be done if you have a weakened immune system, such as in the case of HIV infection or an organ transplant. (angis.org.au)
  • METHODS: This is a descriptive case series study of newborns whose mothers were suspected cases of ZIKV infections during their pregnancies. (bvsalud.org)
  • [ 4 ] Skin infections were significantly more prevalent in those with congenital defects in phagocyte number, function, or both, as well as in those with well-defined immunodeficiencies. (medscape.com)
  • 6. Any underlying condition that in the opinion of the Investigator significantly predisposes the participant to infection. (who.int)
  • recipients who are seronegative for Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) receiving an organ from HSV seropositive donors [2D]. (bts.org.uk)