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View article: Primary Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum and Extensive Cervical Emphysema in COVID-19 Infection: a Case Report
Primary Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum and Extensive Cervical Emphysema in COVID-19 Infection: a Case Report Open
The coronavirus disease 2019 is a viral infection of the respiratory tract that can be complicated by the severe acute respiratory syndrome. The infection can be associated with atypical clinical manifestations and complications. We report…
View article: Salivary biochemical parameters in people living with HIV on ART and dental caries: a cross-sectional study in Monastir, Tunisia
Salivary biochemical parameters in people living with HIV on ART and dental caries: a cross-sectional study in Monastir, Tunisia Open
Background Studies regarding salivary biochemical parameters and dental caries in adult people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are scanty. Aim : To investigate salivary biochemical parameters and dental caries in adult PLWHA who are on antire…
View article: Diffuse Kaposi sarcoma with oral involvement in a person diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome: A case report
Diffuse Kaposi sarcoma with oral involvement in a person diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome: A case report Open
Kaposi’s sarcoma is a well-known multifocal vascular tumor initially described by pathologist Moritz Kaposi. This report presents the case of a 38-year-old bisexual male who consulted the infectious diseases department with non-itchy macul…
View article: Genotyping and Pre-treatment drug resistance surveillance among ART- naive HIV-1 patients in Tunisia
Genotyping and Pre-treatment drug resistance surveillance among ART- naive HIV-1 patients in Tunisia Open
Drug resistance to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a major factor of treatment failure. The resistance monitoring before treatment allows to avoid the first-line antiretroviral therapy failure and improves treatment outcomes. Very li…
View article: Prevalence of comorbid asthma in Tunisian patients with COVID-19: clinical features and outcomes
Prevalence of comorbid asthma in Tunisian patients with COVID-19: clinical features and outcomes Open
Introduction: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has resulted in around 1 million COVID-19 infection cases and over 29,000 deaths in Tunisia thus far.…
View article: HIV-associated autoimmune blistering andconnective tissue disorders: a case report
HIV-associated autoimmune blistering andconnective tissue disorders: a case report Open
AMA Aouam A, Bougossa R, Abroug N, Soua Y, Chakroun M. HIV-associated autoimmune blistering and connective tissue disorders: a case report. HIV & AIDS Review. International Journal of HIV-Related Problems. 2023. doi:10.5114/hivar.2023.1331…
View article: Sub-clinical atherosclerosis in HIV-infected patients: prevalence and risk factors
Sub-clinical atherosclerosis in HIV-infected patients: prevalence and risk factors Open
AMA Abdeljelil M, Kooli I, Bouchahda N, et al. Sub-clinical atherosclerosis in HIV-infected patients: prevalence and risk factors. HIV & AIDS Review. International Journal of HIV-Related Problems. 2023. doi:10.5114/hivar.2023.132547. APA A…
View article: Quality of Life of People Living with HIV on Antiretroviral Therapy: A Cross-Sectional Study in Monastir, Tunisia
Quality of Life of People Living with HIV on Antiretroviral Therapy: A Cross-Sectional Study in Monastir, Tunisia Open
QoL of PLHIV on ART is affected. Concrete measures and strategies should be undertaken by healthcare stakeholders to improve QoL determinants.
View article: External validation of the ISARIC 4C Mortality Score for hospitalized patients with COVID-19 in Tunisia
External validation of the ISARIC 4C Mortality Score for hospitalized patients with COVID-19 in Tunisia Open
Estimating mortality risk in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 infection may help clinicians to early triage patients with poor prognostic outcome. The Coronavirus Clinical Characterization Consortium Mortality Score (4C Score) is one of…
View article: COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and associated factors among people living with HIV in the Middle East and North Africa region
COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and associated factors among people living with HIV in the Middle East and North Africa region Open
Background: Identifying coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine acceptance and associated factors among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Middle East and North Africa region is important to meet the need for broad-scale vaccination…
View article: Trends in Adult and Elderly Vaccination: Focus on Vaccination Practices in Tunisia and Morocco
Trends in Adult and Elderly Vaccination: Focus on Vaccination Practices in Tunisia and Morocco Open
Vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) are a prevailing concern among the adult population, despite availability of vaccines. Unlike pediatric vaccination programs, adult vaccination programs lack the required reach, initiative, and awareness…
View article: Unusual occurrence of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in HIV-positive person with visceral leishmaniasis
Unusual occurrence of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in HIV-positive person with visceral leishmaniasis Open
ENWEndNote BIBJabRef, Mendeley RISPapers, Reference Manager, RefWorks, Zotero AMA Kooli I, Marrakchi W, Toumi A, Aouam A, Baba H, Chakroun M. Unusual occurrence of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in HIV-positive person with visceral lei…
View article: The evolving challenges confronting adults living with HIV in three North African countries during the COVID-19 crisis: a survey-based study
The evolving challenges confronting adults living with HIV in three North African countries during the COVID-19 crisis: a survey-based study Open
Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has resulted in a huge burden on healthcare systems, especially on programs for chronic illnesses such as HIV. We aimed to assess the challenges confronting adult people living with HIV (PLHIV…
View article: Tuberculosis or Sarcoidosis a Case Report
Tuberculosis or Sarcoidosis a Case Report Open
Distinguishing sarcoidosis from pulmonary tuberculosis can be a great challenge to physicians, especially in Tunisia where there is high prevalence of tuberculosis. Both tuberculosis and sarcoidosis are granulomatous diseases; however, nec…