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A A Abraham

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PubMed1979

Enterovirus infection in a semi-closed community.

Infection with enteroviruses was studied over a 61-week period (during 1960-61) in a semi-closed child community in the Detention Home of the Allegheny County Juvenile Court in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While most of the viruses isolated were known adeno- and enterovirus types, three apparently represent new enterovirus types or 'prime strains'. Viruses were isolated in all but 6 weeks of the 61-week study period from the gastro-intestinal tracts of 110 children out of a total population of 514 (21%); of these 110, 24 children (22%) excreted virus at the time of admission. The population averaged 37 children (more than half of whom were under 5 years of age), with a turnover of about nine per week. Spread of infection in this community on introduction of a new virus was demonstrated, with virus shedding of variable duration after infection. Thirteen of the 110 positive children (12%) showed mixed virus infections. During the entire study period, no clinical diarrheal illness was found associated with the viral infections detected.

Adenoviruses, Human↗
PubMed1979

Bullous dermatosis and systemic lupus erythematosus in a 15-year-old boy.

A 15-year-old boy had a bullous eruption suggestive of bullous pemphigoid and established systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Direct immunofluorescence studies of the bullae and adjacent skin revealed the linear deposition of IgG and complement localized to the basement membrane zone. Indirect immunofluorescence examination of the serum failed to reveal circulating basement membrane zone antibodies. The differential diagnosis of the bullous eruption is reviewed, and the problem of diagnosis in cases of coexistent bullous disease and SLE is discussed.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1978

Retinitis secondary to acquired systemic toxoplasmosis with isolation of the parasite.

A 43-year-old woman developed a heterophile-negative infectious mononucleosis syndrome for which no cause was apparent. During her illness she developed subjective changes in the central vision of her right eye and had focal retinal inflammation, which suggested the diagnosis of toxoplasmosis. The clinical course was accompanied by an increased titer to Toxoplasma gondii. Organisms were isolated from lymph node tissue and injected into the peritoneum of mice from which organisms were harvested.

Adult↗
PubMed1977

Disseminated Herpesvirus hominis 2 infection following drug overdose.

Fatal disseminated herpesvirus hominis type 2 infection developed in a 24-year-old woman with psychiatric disease. The primary site of virus entry appeared to be the upper respiratory tract, although the cervix and anus could have been primary sites. Dissemination of infection was facilitated by steroid therapy. An endotracheal tube may have increased spread to the lower respiratory tract and an intrauterine device may have aided spread to the uterus. Intranuclear inclusion body-bearing cells in the respiratory secretions should alert the clinician to possible herpesvirus disease, local and disseminated, even in the nonimmunecompromised patient.

Adult↗
PubMed1976

Ileojejunitis in a pair of identical twins.

A pair of identical twin brothers with identical white and red blood cell antigens and diffuse ileojejunitis is reported. One brother initially presented with granulomatous gastritis, presumably Crohn's disease of the stomach. The relationship of diffuse ileojejunitis to Crohn's disease and the suspected genetic predisposition to develop Crohn's disease are briefly discussed.

Adolescent↗