Only a few cases of disseminated strongyloidiasis have been reported in Karachi to date, that too, in immunocompromised hosts.2 Similarly, a case reported from the USA and other comparable cases discussed in the report were on high dose steroids for treatment of nephrotic syndrome.3 Our patient, despite not being on any
immunosuppressive medication, developed disseminated strongyloidiasis.
Predisposing factors included diabetes mellitus, malignancy,
immunosuppressive medication, HIV infection, radiotherapy, and tuberculosis.
Difficulties immediately post-transplantation, according to the participants, were associated with adverse effects of
immunosuppressive medication. Regarding current difficulties with medication, 87.7% reported no difficulties experienced at the time of study.
Additionally, patients [greater than or equal to] 18 years of age (OR 5.5, 95% CI 2.1 15.3) and those who had diabetes or were receiving an
immunosuppressive medication (OR 3.6, 95% CI 1.0-16.5) were significantly more likely to have been tested.
In the laboratory study, the hAMCs: transformed into heart muscle cells, with 33% beating spontaneously; improved function of rat hearts 35% to 39% when injected two weeks after a heart attack, while untreated hearts continued to decline in function; decreased the scarred area of damaged rat hearts 18% to 18% when injected after a heart attack; and survived for more than four weeks in the rat heart without being rejected by the recipient's immune system, even without
immunosuppressive medication.
Patients discontinued background
immunosuppressive medication and received a short course of intramuscular steroids to quiet SLE disease activity.
are free-living amebae that cause granulomatous amebic encephalitis (GAE), most often in immunocompromised hosts, including HIV/AIDS and organ transplant patients and those receiving
immunosuppressive medication (1).
"Anyone can develop sepsis, whether at home or in hospital, but some people are more at risk, especially if they have a compromised immune system; for instance babies, elderly people, patients with chronic diseases and those who are on
immunosuppressive medication," said Dr Hassan.
Well-informed and educated nurses are better able to provide patients diagnosed with ESRD information about the latest research in kidney transplantation, necessary lifestyle changes, complications related to kidney transplantations, and healthcare policies such as those related to
immunosuppressive medication coverage.
Impact of perioperative
immunosuppressive medication on surgical outcome in Crohn's Disease.
Kidney longevity and optimal functioning rely on the transplant recipients adhering to self-management of
immunosuppressive medication, hydration, exercise, diet, symptoms of fever, diarrhoea and vomiting, sun protection and avoiding people with active infective symptoms (Gordon et al., 2009).