Research and Reviews of Infectious Diseases

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Review Article Pages 160-166

The Immune Response in Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome

Authors: Gislei F Aragão, Amanda CM Teixeira, Camila Fernandes, Gustavo RF Gomes, Natan RC Ramos, Paulo VT Firmino, Sheila M de A Fontenele, Sthefane G Feitosa and Tatiana PR Bachur

Abstract: Hyper-inflammation caused by COVID-19 is related to worsening of symptoms and, probably, to development of Postacute COVID-19 Syndrome, whose probable mechanisms contributing to the pathophysiology of post-acute COVID-19 include: Virus-specific pathophysiologic changes; immunologic aberrations and inflammatory damage in response to the acute infection; and sequelae of post-critical illness.

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Case Study Pages 160-163

Tuberculosis Meningitis in Immunocompromised Patient on Rituximab

Authors: Zahid Khan and Amresh Gul

Abstract: A 66-year-old patient of asian background from the US was admitted with confusion and behavioral changes for the last 10 days. The patient was on rituximab for RA (Rheumatoid arthritis). He had a normal computed tomography (CT) head and blood tests showed hyponatremia and acute kidney injury. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) showed raised CSF pressure 30 cmH20, raised protein and considerably high lymphocyte count. Mycobacteria tuberculous was isolated from one of her

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