Host-Pathogen Interactions ; Humans ; Immunocompromised Host ; MicroRNAs ; genetics ; immunology ; RNA, Viral ; genetics ; immunology ; Viruses ; genetics ; immunology

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation in immune compromised patients such as those undergoing hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation (HPCT) and those with HIV infections can cause severe morbidity and mortality despite treatment with appropriate antiviral agents. The recovery of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL) plays an important role in the reconstitution of CMV specific immunity in immunocompromised patients. Recent studies have reported that CMV reactivation can be successfully treated by adoptive transfer of CMV-specific T cell clones from CMV seropositive donors expanded in vitro with CMV infected fibroblasts or lysates of CMV infected cells. Other studies have used immune dominant CMV proteins or peptides to expand CMV-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes. This review describes the clinical manifestations of CMV disease in immunocompromised patients, recent advances of antiviral therapy for CMV disease, the principals of the induction of cellular immune response to CMV, and the clinical application of CMV immunotherapy.
Cytomegalovirus Infections/*immunology/*therapy ; Humans ; *Immunocompromised Host ; *Immunotherapy, Adoptive

Eyelid Diseases ; diagnosis ; immunology ; pathology ; Facial Dermatoses ; diagnosis ; immunology ; pathology ; HIV Infections ; complications ; immunology ; Humans ; Immunocompromised Host ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Molluscum Contagiosum ; complications ; diagnosis ; immunology ; pathology

This is a case report of mediastinal fungal granuloma in an immunocompetent host. The definite diagnosis was made by pathological biopsy via video-assisted thoracoscopy and silver methenamine staining showed aspergillus hyphae and spores in the epithelioid granuloma. In conclusion, opportunistic pathogenic fungi can cause granulomatous inflammation in mediastinal lymph nodes in an immunocompetent host, as it can do in an immunocompromised host. More attention should be paid on tissue biopsy and pathological examination to ensure a correct diagnosis for these kinds of cases.
Adolescent ; Fungi ; immunology ; pathogenicity ; Granuloma ; diagnostic imaging ; immunology ; microbiology ; Humans ; Immunocompromised Host ; immunology ; Lymph Nodes ; diagnostic imaging ; immunology ; microbiology ; Male ; Mediastinum ; diagnostic imaging ; Radiography

OBJECTIVEThe aim of this study was to investigate effects of immunodeficiency on the periodontal infection characters of the specific pathogens of juvenile periodontitis.

METHODSA total of 36 immunodeficient guinea pigs produced by twice whole-body irradiation with 60Co were divided randomly into four groups, in which Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, Porphyromonas gingivalis, and A. actinomycetemcomitans with P. gingivalis were inoculated into the gingival sulcus of two mandibular incisors respectively. The pigs in the control group did not receive any inoculation. At 2, 3 and 6 weeks after inoculation, three animals in each group were sacrificed successively. Clinical and histological examinations were used to examine the changes in the periodontal tissues. The other 36 normal guinea pigs were divided into four groups and treated in a similar way described above.

RESULTSSignificant periodontal damages were noted in immunodeficient pigs inoculated with A. actinomycetemcomitans, P. gingivalis or A. actinomycetemcomitans and P. gingivalis in 2 and 3 weeks after bacterial inoculation. The damages were more severe than in the normal groups. The immunodeficient groups demonstrated larger numbers of osteoclasts than the normal groups (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONThe loss of periodontal tissue in immunodeficient hosts is much serious than those with normal defence system, after they are infected with A. actinomycetemcomitans and P. gingivalis. Abnormal defence system in hosts may play an important role in onset and development of juvenile periodontitis.

Actinobacillus Infections ; immunology ; Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans ; Aggressive Periodontitis ; immunology ; microbiology ; Animals ; Bacteroidaceae Infections ; immunology ; Female ; Immunocompromised Host ; immunology ; Male ; Porphyromonas gingivalis ; Random Allocation

Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of severe lower respiratory tract infection, such as bronchiolitis, bronchitis, or pneumonia, in both infants and the elderly. Despite the global burden of diseases attributable to RSV infection, no clinically approved vaccine is available, and a humanized monoclonal antibody for prophylaxis is not readily affordable in developing countries. There are several hurdles to the successful development of RSV vaccines: immune-vulnerable target populations such as premature infants, pregnant women, and immunocompromised people; safety concerns associated with vaccine-enhanced diseases; repeated infection; and waning memory. To develop successful strategies for the prevention of RSV infection, it is necessary to understand the protective and pathologic roles of host immune responses to RSV infection. In this review, we will summarize the positive and negative relationship between RSV infection and host immunity and discuss strategies for the development of the first successful RSV vaccine.
Humans ; Immunity ; Immunocompromised Host ; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections/immunology/*prevention & control ; *Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines ; Respiratory Syncytial Viruses/*physiology

Hepatosplenic candidiasis is also called chronic disseminated candidiasis and usually seen in patients with hematologic malignancies who have just recovered from an episode of neutropenia. Gastric candidiasis most commonly present as a mucosal lesion such as an ulcer or erosions, but other gastric lesion is very rare. We experienced a case of gastric candidiasis which presented as gastric subepithelial mass in a 60-year old woman who had undergone the 2nd consolidation chemotherapy due to acute myeloid leukemia. The pathologic diagnosis was confirmed by fine needle aspiration of the gastric subepithelial mass under the guidance of endoscopic ultrasonography.
Candidiasis/*diagnosis/immunology ; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal ; Female ; Humans ; *Immunocompromised Host ; Middle Aged ; Stomach Diseases/microbiology/*pathology/ultrasonography ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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Female ; Humans ; *Immunocompromised Host ; Immunosuppressive Agents/*adverse effects ; Male ; Tuberculosis/*immunology ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/*antagonists & inhibitors

Adult ; Aged ; Female ; Humans ; Immunocompromised Host ; Male ; Pneumocystis carinii ; Pneumonia, Pneumocystis ; diagnostic imaging ; immunology ; physiopathology ; Radiography ; Remission, Spontaneous

Nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections are an increasingly recognized cause of chronic lung disease in immunocompetent adults, and the M. avium complex, M. kansasii, and a rapidly growing mycobacteria such as M. abscessus, M. fortuitum, and M. chelonae account for most of the pathogens involved. Because the clinical features of NTM disease are not distinguishable from those of tuberculosis, and NTM are ubiquitous in the environment, diagnosis requires that the bacilli are isolated and identified. NTM diseases have been difficult to treat, though since the introduction of new macrolides, the outcome for patients with some NTM diseases has improved significantly. For correct diagnosis and the successful treatment of NTM pulmonary disease, a knowledge of the full spectrum of clinical and radiological findings is important.
Adult ; Aged ; Female ; Human ; Immunocompromised Host/*immunology ; Lung Diseases/immunology/*microbiology/*radiography ; Male ; Middle Age ; Mycobacteria, Atypical/*isolation & purification ; Mycobacterium Infections, Atypical/immunology/*radiography