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OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTION [14 records]

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Record 1 2018-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fungal Diseases (Mycoses)
Universal entry(ies)
B44
classification system code, see observation
CONT

Aspergillosis is an opportunistic infection caused by inhaling spores of the mold Aspergillus, commonly present in the environment; the spores invade blood vessels, causing hemorrhagic necrosis and infarction.

OBS

B44: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies fongiques (mycoses)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
B44
classification system code, see observation
CONT

L'aspergillose est une infection opportuniste due à l'inhalation de spores du champignon Aspergillus; les spores envahissent les vaisseaux sanguins, entraînant une nécrose hémorragique et un infarcissement.

OBS

B44 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades causadas por hongos (Micosis)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
B44
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Infección pulmonar provocada por el hongo Aspergillus fumigatus, que se puede diseminar a otros órganos y causar lesiones en la piel, oído, senos nasales y pulmones.

OBS

Entre los síntomas se encuentran fiebre, escalofríos, tos, dificultad para respirar y esputos con sangre.

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Record 2 2018-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fungal Diseases (Mycoses)
Universal entry(ies)
B48.3
classification system code, see observation
DEF

... a rare opportunistic fungal infection caused by Geotrichum candidum...

OBS

B48.3: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies fongiques (mycoses)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
B48.3
classification system code, see observation
DEF

[Mycose rare due] au parasitisme opportuniste de champignons du genre Geotrichum [...]

OBS

B48.3 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fungal Diseases (Mycoses)
  • The Lungs
Universal entry(ies)
B59 J17.3
classification system code, see observation
CONT

Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia(PJP), formerly known as Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia(PCP), is the most common opportunistic infection in persons with HIV infection.

OBS

B59 J17.3: For technical reasons, a space was inserted before the second letter of the code. In the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, B59 is followed by a dagger and J17.3 is followed by a star.

Key term(s)
  • pneumonia due to Pneumocystis jiroveci
  • pneumonia due to Pneumocystis carinii

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies fongiques (mycoses)
  • Poumons
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
B59 J17.3
classification system code, see observation
CONT

La PPJ est la principale cause de maladie respiratoire grave chez les jeunes nourrissons infectés par le VIH dans les pays ayant des ressources limitées, et se déclare souvent avant que l'on puisse diagnostiquer une infection à VIH.

OBS

B59 J17.3 : Pour des raisons techniques, un espace est inséré avant la deuxième lettre du code. Dans la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes, B59 est suivi d'une dague et J17.3 est suivi d'un astérisque.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades causadas por hongos (Micosis)
  • Pulmones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
B59 J17.3
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Infección oportunista causada por un hongo llamado Pneumocystis carinii, cuya manifestación incluye respiración corta, aumento de su frecuencia, fiebre, falta de apetito, falta de aire y tos con expectoración espumosa y blanquecina.

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Record 4 2017-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Fungal Diseases (Mycoses)
Universal entry(ies)
Pneumocystis jiroveci
Latin
Pneumocystis carinii
Latin, see observation
CONT

P. [Pneumocystis] jiroveci is now one of several organisms known to cause life-threatening opportunistic infections in patients with advanced HIV infection worldwide.

OBS

Pneumocystis carinii: This denomination now only applies to the fungus infecting animals.

OBS

Pneumocystis jiroveci; Pneumocystis carinii: There is no common name for this species of fungus.

OBS

Pneumocystis jiroveci; Pneumocystis carinii: The genus and the species of a fungus should be written in italics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Maladies fongiques (mycoses)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Pneumocystis jiroveci
Latin
Pneumocystis carinii
Latin, see observation
CONT

Pneumocystis jiroveci est un agent infectieux méconnu, mais toujours d'actualité du fait de la mortalité dont il est responsable chez les patients immunodéprimés.

OBS

Pneumocystis carinii : Cette dénomination est maintenant réservée au champignon infectant les animaux.

OBS

Pneumocystis jiroveci; Pneumocystis carinii : Il n'y a pas de nom vernaculaire pour cette espèce de champignons.

OBS

Pneumocystis jiroveci; Pneumocystis carinii : Le genre et l'espèce d'un champignon doivent être écrits en italiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
  • Enfermedades causadas por hongos (Micosis)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Pneumocystis jiroveci
Latin
Pneumocystis carinii
Latin, see observation
DEF

[Agente causal] de una infección oportunista denominada neumocistis. La infección por Pneumocystis carinii puede ocurrir en cualquier parte del cuerpo como la piel, ojos, bazo, hígado o corazón.

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Record 5 2017-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fungal Diseases (Mycoses)
  • The Mouth
Universal entry(ies)
B37.0
classification system code, see observation
CONT

An opportunistic fungal infection of the oral cavity by an increased growth of Candida species is termed oral candidiasis.

OBS

B37.0: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

Key term(s)
  • Candida stomatitis
  • oral candidosis
  • buccal candidosis

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies fongiques (mycoses)
  • Cavité buccale
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
B37.0
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Infection de la muqueuse buccale par un champignon du genre Candida.

OBS

B37.0 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

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Record 6 2017-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fungal Diseases (Mycoses)
  • The Nose (Medicine)
  • The Mouth
  • Nervous System
Universal entry(ies)
B46.1
classification system code, see observation
DEF

... a rare opportunistic infection of the sinuses, nasal passages, oral cavity, and brain caused by saprophytic fungi.

OBS

B46.1: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies fongiques (mycoses)
  • Nez (Médecine)
  • Cavité buccale
  • Système nerveux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
B46.1
classification system code, see observation
OBS

B46.1 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

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Record 7 2017-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Viral Diseases
  • Nervous System
Universal entry(ies)
A81.2
classification system code, see observation
DEF

[A] progressive multifocal demyelination in cerebral white matter giving rise to dementia, spastic paralysis, and sometimes blindness and resulting from opportunistic infection with papova viruses.

OBS

A81.2: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

Key term(s)
  • progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy
  • progressive multifocal leucoencephalitis
  • progressive multi-focal leukoencephalopathy
  • progressive multi-focal leukoencephalitis
  • progressive multi-focal leucoencephalopathy
  • progressive multi-focal leucoencephalitis

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies virales
  • Système nerveux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
A81.2
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Encéphalite d'origine virale pouvant associer des troubles de la vue, une paralysie et une démence.

OBS

A81.2 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Key term(s)
  • leuco-encéphalopathie multifocale progressive
  • leuco-encéphalite multifocale progressive

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades víricas
  • Sistema nervioso
Entrada(s) universal(es)
A81.2
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Infección oportunista causada por el Papovavirus, que causa daños en el cerebro y la médula espinal, lo que conduce a la demencia progresiva, el coma y la muerte; sus manifestaciones iniciales son pérdida del control muscular, parálisis, ceguera, problemas de lenguaje y un estado mental alterado [...]

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Record 8 2013-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
Universal entry(ies)
Enterobacteriaceae
Latin
DEF

A large family of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria of the order Enterobacteriales, usually motile with peritrichous flagella, consisting of saprophytes and plant and animal parasites of worldwide distribution.

OBS

In humans, disease results from both invasion and production of toxins. Members of the family Enterobacteriaceae are a common cause of nosocomial infection, and species not normally associated with disease may be opportunistic pathogens.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Enterobacteriaceae
Latin
OBS

La famille des entérobactériacées regroupe de nombreuses espèces pathogènes de l'homme et des animaux appartenant par exemple aux genres Escherichia, Salmonella, Kiebsiella, etcetera et des espèces phytopathogènes appartenant au genre Erwinia.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Enterobacteriaceae
Latin
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Record 9 2011-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases
DEF

An opportunistic infection caused by a group of closely related mycobacterium : Mycobacterium avium and Mycobacterium intracellulare(MAI).

OBS

Mycobacterium intracellulare is not easily distinguished from Mycobacterium avium and therefore is included in the complex.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines
CONT

Le complexe Mycobacterium avium (MAC) est un groupe hétérogène de mycobactéries à croissance lente comprenant des pathogènes de l'homme et de l'animal. Ce complexe comprend deux espèces génétiquement distinctes [mais très voisines,] Mycobacterium avium et Mycobacterium intracellulare.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas
OBS

Enfermedad oportunista causada por micobacterias avium e intracellulare. Esta infección puede estar localizada en un órgano, pero puede propagarse a través de la sangre e infectar nódulos linfáticos, médula ósea, hígado, bazo, fluido espinal, pulmones e intestinos. Sus manifestaciones incluyen sudor nocturno, pérdida de peso, fiebre, fatiga, diarrea y crecimiento del bazo.

OBS

MAC por sus siglas en inglés "Mycobacterium avium complex". MAI por sus siglas en inglés "Mycobacterium avium intracellulare".

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Record 10 2005-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
CONT

Opportunistic tumors, like opportunistic infection, occur primarily in people with weakened immune systems. In people with HIV infection, the major opportunistic tumors are Kaposi's sarcoma and certain types of lymphoma.

Key term(s)
  • opportunistic tumour

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
CONT

Certaines tumeurs opportunistes sont apparues à faveur de l'expansion de la contamination hétérosexuelle du VIH. C'est le cas des cancers du col utérin liés à la présence de papillomavirus humain (PHV) dont la prolifération est favorisée par le déficit immunitaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de cáncer y oncología
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Record 11 2004-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • Vessels (Medicine)
  • The Skin
DEF

Tumors on the walls of blood vessels or in the lymphatic system that causes pink, purple or brown lesions on the skin.

OBS

It may also occur internally on the organs.

OBS

Because KS is a cancer, it is not considered a true opportunistic infection, that is, it is not caused by an infectious agent. It is the second most prevalent illness among people with AIDS.... While KS is most commonly manifested as lesions on the skin, it can occur in the nose, eyelids, mouth, rectum or anywhere internally, especially in the lymph nodes.

Key term(s)
  • Kaposi sarcoma

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Vaisseaux (Médecine)
  • Appareil cutané
DEF

Tumeur constituée de vaisseaux sanguins dilatés provoquant des taches ou des nodules pourpres sur la peau.

OBS

Chez les immunodéprimés peuvent apparaître des localisations aux poumons et aux intestins. Un virus lui serait associé, le KSHV que l'on appellera sans doute l'Herpès Virus Humain 8 (HHV-8).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de cáncer y oncología
  • Redes vasculares (Medicina)
  • Piel
DEF

Cáncer causado por el virus herpes 8 en forma de lesiones rojas violáceas que no causan dolor y que al parecer se reproducen como consecuencia de una sustancia angioproliferativa.

CONT

El sarcoma de Kaposi puede reaparecer, a pesar de que parezca controlado y en los casos de sida puede extenderse por metástasis a órganos internos, en especial a los intestinos, ganglios linfáticos y pulmones.

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Record 12 2004-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases
DEF

An infection caused by an organism which becomes pathogenic under certain conditions, e.g., during immunosuppression.

Key term(s)
  • OI

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines
DEF

Infection causée par des microorganismes qui ne deviennent pathogènes que sous certaines conditions, par exemple, les maladies liées à un déficit immunitaire.

CONT

Parmi les infections opportunistes, la toxoplasmose par fréquence doit être évoquée en premier lieu.

Key term(s)
  • IO

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas
DEF

Infección que normalmente no se origina en pacientes con un funcionamiento normal del sistema inmunitario.

CONT

Las infecciones oportunistas más frecuentes en el sida son: candidiasis, tuberculosis, neumonía por Pneumocystis carinii, histoplasmosis y criptococosis, pudiendo concurrir dos o más de ellas.

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Record 13 1997-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
CONT

Symptoms caused by the impact of an illness on the entire body or constitution are frequently referred to as constitutional symptoms. Included are fatigue, achiness, weight loss, fever, and night sweats. Constitutional symptoms are present in many types of infectious diseases, tumors, and other medical conditions ranging from the serious to the trivial. For people with HIV infection, constitutional symptoms may be a result of HIV infection itself or the result of such opportunistic illnesses as pneumocystis pneumonia, tuberculosis, or widespread CMV infection.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
CONT

Stade de l'infection par le VIH. Stade IVa): Symptômes constitutionnels tels que perte de plus de 10 % du poids corporel, fièvre ou diarrhées inexpliquées de plus de trente jours.

Spanish

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Record 14 1987-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines
OBS

infection opportuniste.

Spanish

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