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G Kopernik

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Effect of Chlamydia trachomatis infection on ciliary activity in single cells from cultures of human nasal polyps.

We have tested the hypothesis that the ciliary activity of epithelial cells from human nasal polyps is altered after infection with Chlamydia trachomatis. Ciliated epithelial cells from human nasal polyps were cultured and infected with C. trachomatis. The measurement of ciliary beating was based on a technique which enables one to monitor a fraction of a single ciliated cell. A marked decrease of ciliary beating frequency versus time was observed 24 h after infection with C. trachomatis. About 50% of the cilia of infected cells were paralysed 48 h post-infection. The potential effect of C. trachomatis infection on the physiological functions dependent on cilia is discussed.

Cell Movement

Intrauterine balloon catheter in the CT evaluation of pelvic masses.

A simple method of pelvic computed tomography after the inflation of a Foley balloon catheter in the uterine cavity is described. This method allows precise localization of the uterine corpus and determination of the relationships between normal and abnormal pelvic structures.

Adult

Pyogenic liver abscess in pregnancy.

The first case of pyogenic liver abscess during pregnancy is described. Despite its rarity, this severe complication has to be considered when a febrile illness accompanied by upper abdominal pain and hepatomegaly occurs during pregnancy and puerperium. Diagnostic methods and treatment are suggested.

Adult