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J Med Assoc Thai. 2002 Jun;85 Suppl 1:S217-30.
Infectious keratitis at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital: a 12-year retrospective study of 391 cases.
Boonpasart S, Kasetsuwan N, Puangsricharern V, Pariyakanok L, Jittpoonkusol T.
Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
A retrospective study of 391 severe infectious keratitis admitted to King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital from January 1988 to December 2000 were analyzed. Most patients came from the central part of Thailand. There were 2 bimodal peak incidence distributions which fell in the age group 21-30 and 51-60 years of age. The most common predisposing to corneal ulceration was trauma from several materials, including leaves, branches, dust and stone, which accounted for 47.82 per cent. Culture results were collected 74.68 per cent (292/391). The data showed negative culture results of 52.74 per cent (154/292), positive results occurred in 47.26 per cent (138/292); including bacteria 32.53 per cent (95/292), fungus 11.64 per cent (34/292), virus 2.05 per cent (6/292) and mixed organism 1.02 per cent (3/292). Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the most common bacteria isolated; 47 per cent. The second most common was Streptococcus pneumoniae which accounted for 9 per cent. Fusarium spp was the most common fungus found (34.29%); Aspergillus and Curvularia spp were the next (20.0% each). Herpes simplex was the most common virus isolated; 83.3 per cent. The treatment of infectious keratitis included application of topical/intraocular injection of antimicrobial agent and surgery, which accounted for 184 cases. Penetrating keratoplasty was the most common surgery performed, 34.24 per cent (63/184), followed by evisceration and enucleation accounted for 25 per cent (46/184).
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J Med Assoc Thai. 2002 Jun;85 Suppl 1:S399-406.
Replication of herpes simplex virus in T lymphocytes.
Bhattarakosol P, Chirathaworn C, Chimma P.
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
HSV is known to cause infection at various parts in the human body such as skin, mouth, eyes, genital area, and brain. In this study, the authors showed the possibility of HSV replication in Jurkat, a human leukemic T lymphocytes. Although the yield production was very low when compared to the other 2 epithelial cells, Vero and HEp-2 cells, the yield production could enhance after PHA activation. Delayed viral protein expression was observed in Jurkat cells. This might be the reason for low production. However, the exactly mechanism is unknown. Replication of viruses have been examined in a number of cell systems and the duration of successive steps in the replication cycle depends upon the types of cells, the virus strain, and the multiplicity of infection.
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Acta Ophthalmol Scand. 2002 Dec;80(6):612-6.
Detection of herpes simplex virus in pseudoexfoliation syndrome and exfoliation glaucoma.
Detorakis ET, Kozobolis VP, Pallikaris IG, Spandidos DA.
Department of Opthalmology, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
PURPOSE: The pathogenesis of pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX) remains unknown. An infection, possibly viral, is one of the proposed pathogenetic mechanisms. This study examines the presence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV) in iris and anterior capsule specimens of PEX and non-PEX patients. METHODS: Iris and anterior capsule specimens were obtained from 64 patients with PEX (study group, SG) and 61 patients without PEX (control group, CG). The presence of HSV and VZV DNA was evaluated with a polymerase chain reaction (PCR). RESULTS: Herpes simplex virus type I was detected significantly more often in iris specimens from the SG (13.79%), compared to those from the CG (1.75%). Varicella-zoster virus DNA was not detected in any of the examined specimens. CONCLUSION: Results imply a possible relationship between HSV type I and PEX, although no aetiological role of HSV infection in PEX pathogenesis can be established. Results also advocate against any association between VZV and PEX.
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy and side effects of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) in the treatment of diffuse proliferative lupus nephritis( DPLN). METHODS: 75 patients [13 male,62 female; age (31.0 +/- 10.1)y] with biopsy-proven active DPLN from nine hospitals in China from Jan. 1999 to Jan. 2000 were enrolled in this study, of whom 26 patients were refractory to conventional treatment of steroids and cyclophosphamide. 21 patients presented with relapses and 28 patients were newly diagnosed. All the patients were treated with a combined regimen of MMF and steroids. Patients who had severe active renal lesions were initially given intravenous methylprednisolone followed by oral prednisone. The initial dosage of MMF was 0.5 approximately 2.0 g/d and the administrati on maintained at least 6 months. 38 patients had repeat renal biopsy after treatment. SLE disease activity (SLE-DAI) score, renal active index (AI),chronic index(CI) and density of immunoglobulins, complement deposition was assessed before and after MMF treatment. RESULTS: The mean starting dosage of MMF was (1.26 +/- 0.30) g/d, it was reduced to (1.21 +/- 0.30) g/d and (0.95 +/- 0.33) g/d at the end of the 3(rd) and 6(th) month respectively. The post-treatment Hb level increased from (92 +/- 21) g/L to (112 +/- 28) g/L(3 mo) and (116 +/- 21) g/L(6 mo), while proteinuria decreased from (4.24 +/- 2.66) g/d to (2.18 +/- 3.75) g/d (3 mos, P < 0.05) and (1.54 +/- 1.60) g/d( 6 mos,P < 0.01). Renal function impairment present in some of the patients also showed marked improvement. The proportion of patients with positive A-dsDNA antibody and hypocomplementemia was significantly reduced after 6 months of MMF treatment. SLE-DAI score in this group of patients decreased from (16.9 +/- 6.7) to (8.1 +/- 4.8) (P < 0.01) by the end of 3 months. Repeat renal biopsy in 38 patients 3 approximately 6 months after the treatment showed a significant decrement of AI ( 13.30 +/- 5.51) vs (3.38 +/- 1.98),P < 0.01, and an increment of CI (1.62 +/- 1.48) vs (2.62 +/- 1.85), P > 0.05. Immunoglobulins and complement deposition scores decreased from (9.39 +/- 3.51) to(6.71 +/- 3.16 ),P < 0.05. During the study period, 12 episodes of infection (16.0%) were recorded including pneumonia(2.7%), herpes zoster(8.0 %), urinary tract infection(2.7%), and tuberculosis(2.7%). Other side effects included gastrointestinal symptoms (10.7%), hirsutism(6.7%), leukocytopenia (1.3%) and transient elevation of SGPT(2.7%). CONCLUSION: MMF in a dosage of 0.5 approximately 2.0 g/d combined with steroids is effective to control the lupus activity of DPLN and well tolerated by the patients.
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J Clin Invest. 2002 Aug;110(4):537-48.
Expression of cutaneous lymphocyte-associated antigen by CD8(+) T cells specific for a skin-tropic virus.
Koelle DM, Liu Z, McClurkan CM, Topp MS, Riddell SR, Pamer EG, Johnson AS, Wald A, Corey L.
Department of Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine, and. Department of Pathobiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98104, USA.
Virus-specific CD8(+) T cells traffic to infected tissues to promote clearance of infection. We used herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) as a model system to investigate CD8(+) T cell trafficking to the skin in humans. Using human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class I tetramers, we observed that HSV-specific CD8(+) T cells in the peripheral blood expressed high levels of cutaneous lymphocyte-associated antigen (CLA). In contrast, CD8(+) T cells specific for non-skin-tropic herpesviruses lacked CLA expression. CLA-positive HSV-2-specific CD8(+) T cells had the characteristics of central memory cells, expressing CCR7, CD62L, and CD28, and they proliferated briskly in response to antigen. CLA is related to a functional E-selectin ligand, and both E-selectin and CLA-positive cells were detected in HSV-2-infected skin. HSV-2-specific T cells adhered to cells transfected with E-selectin. A higher proportion of HSV-specific CD8(+) T cells recovered from herpes lesions express CLA compared with blood, consistent with a role for CLA in skin homing. To our knowledge, this is the first report of expression of tissue-specific adhesion-associated molecules by virus-specific CD8(+) T cells. The evaluation of vaccines for skin and mucosal pathogens should include study of the induction of appropriate tissue-specific homing molecules.
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The most ostensive feature that distinguishes us human from chimps and other primates is the lack of bodily hair. During evolutionary process, we have lost the majority of hair. Hair is no longer an essential part of our body, just like appendix. What little hair we still have on our scalp and a few other bodily parts is still regarded as significant for reasons other than biological necessity. Hair loss is naturally accompanied by aging process, although the extent of hair loss and the timing of onset vary widely among individuals. Thus, loss of hair and baldness is considered as a symbol of maturity or old age. Like winkles and other signs of aging, hair loss is not welcome by most people, because we don't welcome aging, and being perceived as an aging person. However, it is alopecia, or premature hair loss that especially concerns certain people.
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