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IMMUNOCOMPROMISED [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Viral Diseases
- Immunology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus
1, record 1, English, circulating%20vaccine%2Dderived%20poliovirus
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- cVDPV 1, record 1, English, cVDPV
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the strain of poliovirus in the OPV [oral polio vaccine] circulates in populations with low vaccine coverage, or replicates in an immunocompromised host, it can undergo mutations and revert to a form that causes paralytic disease indistinguishable from wild polio. This is called vaccine-derived poliovirus(VDPV). If VDPV circulates in [a] community resulting in several detections, it's referred to as circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus(cVDPV). 2, record 1, English, - circulating%20vaccine%2Dderived%20poliovirus
Record 1, Key term(s)
- circulating vaccine-derived polio virus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Maladies virales
- Immunologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poliovirus dérivé d'un vaccin en circulation
1, record 1, French, poliovirus%20d%C3%A9riv%C3%A9%20d%27un%20vaccin%20en%20circulation
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PVDVc 1, record 1, French, PVDVc
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- poliovirus dérivé d'une souche vaccinale en circulation 2, record 1, French, poliovirus%20d%C3%A9riv%C3%A9%20d%27une%20souche%20vaccinale%20en%20circulation
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si la souche de poliovirus présente dans le VPO [vaccin antipoliomyélitique oral] circule dans des populations à faible couverture vaccinale, ou se réplique chez un hôte immunosupprimé, elle peut subir des mutations et revenir à une forme causant une maladie paralytique qui ne se distingue pas de la polio sauvage. C'est ce qu'on appelle le poliovirus dérivé d'une souche vaccinale (PVDV). Si le PVDV circule dans la communauté et entraîne plusieurs détections, il s'agit d'un poliovirus dérivé d'un vaccin en circulation (PVDVc). 1, record 1, French, - poliovirus%20d%C3%A9riv%C3%A9%20d%27un%20vaccin%20en%20circulation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
- Human Diseases - Various
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- immunocompromised person
1, record 2, English, immunocompromised%20person
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- immunosuppressed person 2, record 2, English, immunosuppressed%20person
correct
- immunodeficient person 3, record 2, English, immunodeficient%20person
correct
- immunodepressed person 4, record 2, English, immunodepressed%20person
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Individuals may be immunocompromised as a result of a congenital condition, an illness or medications that suppress immune function. In general, immunocompromised persons are more susceptible to vaccine-preventable infections and may have severe infections. 1, record 2, English, - immunocompromised%20person
Record 2, Key term(s)
- immune-compromised person
- immune-suppressed person
- immune-deficient person
- immune-depressed person
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
- Maladies humaines diverses
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- personne immunodéprimée
1, record 2, French, personne%20immunod%C3%A9prim%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- immunodéprimé 2, record 2, French, immunod%C3%A9prim%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- personne immunodéficiente 3, record 2, French, personne%20immunod%C3%A9ficiente
correct, feminine noun
- immunodéficient 4, record 2, French, immunod%C3%A9ficient
correct, masculine noun
- personne immunosupprimée 5, record 2, French, personne%20immunosupprim%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- personne immunocompromise 6, record 2, French, personne%20immunocompromise
avoid, calque, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Personne] dont le système immunitaire est affaibli. 2, record 2, French, - personne%20immunod%C3%A9prim%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-06-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
- Human Diseases - Various
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- immunocompromised
1, record 3, English, immunocompromised
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- immunosuppressed 2, record 3, English, immunosuppressed
correct
- immunodeficient 3, record 3, English, immunodeficient
correct
- immunodepressed 2, record 3, English, immunodepressed
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A person who has an immunodeficiency of any kind is said to be immunocompromised. 4, record 3, English, - immunocompromised
Record 3, Key term(s)
- immune-compromised
- immune-suppressed
- immune-deficient
- immune-depressed
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
- Maladies humaines diverses
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- immunodéprimé
1, record 3, French, immunod%C3%A9prim%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- immunodéficient 2, record 3, French, immunod%C3%A9ficient
correct, adjective
- immunosupprimé 3, record 3, French, immunosupprim%C3%A9
correct, adjective
- immunocompromis 4, record 3, French, immunocompromis
avoid, calque
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un sujet dont les défenses immunitaires sont amoindries [...] 5, record 3, French, - immunod%C3%A9prim%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
- Enfermedades humanas varias
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- inmunodeficiente
1, record 3, Spanish, inmunodeficiente
adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- inmunocomprometido 1, record 3, Spanish, inmunocomprometido
correct
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Dícese del] organismo cuya capacidad para defenderse de los organismos que lo atacan [presenta] disminución o deterioro 1, record 3, Spanish, - inmunodeficiente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
[Dícese de] un sistema inmune cuya capacidad de respuesta está por debajo de lo normal. 1, record 3, Spanish, - inmunodeficiente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Incluye la incapacidad para eliminar células cancerosas o extrañas. 1, record 3, Spanish, - inmunodeficiente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Es una condición de inmunodeficiencia. 1, record 3, Spanish, - inmunodeficiente
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-12-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Listeria monocytogenes
1, record 4, English, Listeria%20monocytogenes
Latin
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Listeria monocytogenes [is a] gram-positive bacillus [that] is transmitted in contaminated food-including raw meat, poultry, and milk. Several groups of individuals have an increased risk of developing [listeriosis] including pregnant women, neonates, elderly persons, diabetics, and immunocompromised individuals. 1, record 4, English, - Listeria%20monocytogenes
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Listeriosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. 1, record 4, English, - Listeria%20monocytogenes
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Listeria monocytogenes
1, record 4, French, Listeria%20monocytogenes
Latin
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La listériose est une infection grave, d’origine alimentaire, due à la bactérie Listeria monocytogenes. 2, record 4, French, - Listeria%20monocytogenes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-07-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Fungal Diseases (Mycoses)
- The Lungs
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pulmonary candidiasis
1, record 5, English, pulmonary%20candidiasis
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- pulmonary candidosis 2, record 5, English, pulmonary%20candidosis
correct
- Candida pneumonia 3, record 5, English, Candida%20pneumonia
correct
- candidal pneumonia 4, record 5, English, candidal%20pneumonia
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... fungal pneumonia caused by infection with Candida species, seen especially in immunocompromised patients or those with malignancies. 5, record 5, English, - pulmonary%20candidiasis
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
B37.1: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 6, record 5, English, - pulmonary%20candidiasis
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Maladies fongiques (mycoses)
- Poumons
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- candidose pulmonaire
1, record 5, French, candidose%20pulmonaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- pneumonie à Candida 2, record 5, French, pneumonie%20%C3%A0%20Candida
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Infection fongique à Candida causant une pneumonie, touchant généralement les patients immunodéprimés ou atteints de tumeurs. 3, record 5, French, - candidose%20pulmonaire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
B37.1 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 3, record 5, French, - candidose%20pulmonaire
Record 5, Key term(s)
- candidiase pulmonaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades causadas por hongos (Micosis)
- Pulmones
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- candidiasis pulmonar
1, record 5, Spanish, candidiasis%20pulmonar
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Candidiasis broncopulmonar 2, record 5, Spanish, - candidiasis%20pulmonar
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-01-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Viral Diseases
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cytomegalovirus
1, record 6, English, cytomegalovirus
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CMV 2, record 6, English, CMV
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of a group of herpesviruses which are species-specific pathogens of humans and various other mammals, and which produce distinctive enlargement of infected cells (often in the salivary glands) with nuclear and cytoplasmic inclusion bodies. 3, record 6, English, - cytomegalovirus
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In adult humans, cytomegalovirus infection typically produces few or no symptoms, but may result in more serious disease(pneumonia, encephalitis, hepatitis, etc.) in immunocompromised individuals, and cause birth defects and severe damage to the nervous system when acquired in utero. 3, record 6, English, - cytomegalovirus
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Maladies virales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cytomégalovirus
1, record 6, French, cytom%C3%A9galovirus
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CMV 2, record 6, French, CMV
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Virus à ADN de la famille de l'herpès, normalement peu ou pas pathogène pour l'homme, mais pouvant provoquer des affections graves chez des sujets soumis à un traitement immunosuppresseur prolongé. 3, record 6, French, - cytom%C3%A9galovirus
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cytomégalovirus (ou CMV) est un virus responsable d'infections passant le plus souvent inaperçues. Son caractère pathogène survient surtout chez des patients dont les défenses immunitaires ont été affaiblies, tels ceux traités par immuno-suppresseurs, atteints [du] sida et les fœtus. 4, record 6, French, - cytom%C3%A9galovirus
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades víricas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- citomegalovirus
1, record 6, Spanish, citomegalovirus
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CMV 2, record 6, Spanish, CMV
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Virus herpes que puede afectar al sistema nervioso central del recién nacido, a las glándulas salivares, etc. 3, record 6, Spanish, - citomegalovirus
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las infecciones por CMV pueden ser sin síntomas o con síntomas inespecíficos como fiebre, irritación de la garganta, debilidad, escalofríos y crecimiento ganglionar. El virus se elimina a través de la orina, semen, saliva, heces y sudor. Una citomegalovirosis se puede manifestar como retinitis, esofagitis, hepatitis, mononucleosis, polirradiculopatía, pancreatitis, colitis o afección del pulmón pudiendo llegar a ocasionar la muerte. 2, record 6, Spanish, - citomegalovirus
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-11-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- itraconazole
1, record 7, English, itraconazole
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Antifungal [agent] approved for... treatment of histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, and aspergillosis in immunocompromised and non-immunocompromised patients. 2, record 7, English, - itraconazole
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Active ingredient sold under the names Isox, Itranax, Sporanox and Sporonax. 3, record 7, English, - itraconazole
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- itraconazole
1, record 7, French, itraconazole
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Antifongique. 1, record 7, French, - itraconazole
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Principe actif commercialisé sous les noms de Isox, Itranax, Sporonax et Sporanox. 2, record 7, French, - itraconazole
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- itraconazol
1, record 7, Spanish, itraconazol
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Medicamento antimicótico [que] se emplea en el tratamiento de la candidiasis. No [se usa] mucho contra infecciones del sistema nervioso central porque no es muy eficaz para atravesar la barrera hematoencefálica. 1, record 7, Spanish, - itraconazol
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se conoce bajo los nombres de Sporanox e Itracosid. 2, record 7, Spanish, - itraconazol
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-01-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Bacterial Diseases
- Urinary Tract
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- emphysematous cystitis
1, record 8, English, emphysematous%20cystitis
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- EC 2, record 8, English, EC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Emphysematous cystitis(EC) is characterized by infection of the bladder and bladder wall with gas-forming organisms. This disease occurs most often in immunocompromised persons and is more common in women. The clinical presentations vary in severity from simple cystitis-like symptoms to full-blown sepsis. EC develops in patients who tend to have poorly controlled diabetes or glucosuria as a primary inciting event. 2, record 8, English, - emphysematous%20cystitis
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Maladies bactériennes
- Appareil urinaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cystite emphysémateuse
1, record 8, French, cystite%20emphys%C3%A9mateuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cystite emphysémateuse est une affection rare rencontrée principalement chez les patients diabétiques mal équilibrés, immunodéprimés ou présentant un obstacle sous vésical. La physiopathologie de cette affection semble caractérisée par la formation de dioxyde de carbone [...] dans la lumière [ou] la paroi vésicale, provenant de la fermentation bactérienne des glucides. Les germes les plus souvent responsables sont aérobies-anaérobies facultatifs (Escherichia coli) et plus rarement anaérobies stricts (Clostridium perfringens). 2, record 8, French, - cystite%20emphys%C3%A9mateuse
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-05-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
- Bones and Joints
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- graft versus host disease
1, record 9, English, graft%20versus%20host%20disease
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- GVHD 1, record 9, English, GVHD
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The condition [or disease] that results when the immune cells of a transplant (usually of bone marrow) from a donor attack the tissues of the person receiving the transplant. 2, record 9, English, - graft%20versus%20host%20disease
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In 1955, Barnes and Loutit first described graft versus host disease(GVHD) in mice. Simonsen introduced the term graft-versus-host reaction in 1958 to describe the direction of the immunological damage caused by introduction of immunologically competent cells into an immunocompromised host. In 1966, Billingham proposed 3 conditions required for the development of GVHD, as follows :(1) the graft must contain immunologically competent cells,(2) the host must possess important transplant alloantigens that are lacking in the donor graft so that the host appears foreign to the graft, and(3) the host itself must be incapable of mounting an effective immunological reaction against the graft. According to the accepted definition, the immunologic assault itself and its consequences are referred to as GVHD. 3, record 9, English, - graft%20versus%20host%20disease
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
- Os et articulations
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- maladie du greffon contre l'hôte
1, record 9, French, maladie%20du%20greffon%20contre%20l%27h%C3%B4te
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La principale complication, en cas d'allogreffe, est la maladie du greffon contre l'hôte. [...] Il s'agit d'une réaction immunitaire des cellules du greffon contre les organes du receveur. Cette réaction peut être aiguë, dans les trois premiers mois suivant la greffe, ou chronique et constituer une vraie maladie. 2, record 9, French, - maladie%20du%20greffon%20contre%20l%27h%C3%B4te
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec : réaction du greffon contre l'hôte. 3, record 9, French, - maladie%20du%20greffon%20contre%20l%27h%C3%B4te
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
- Huesos y articulaciones
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- enfermedad del injerto contra el huésped
1, record 9, Spanish, enfermedad%20del%20injerto%20contra%20el%20hu%C3%A9sped
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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