Surveillance, Isolation and Genomic Characterization of Pteropine orthoreovirus of Probable Bat Origin Among Patients with Acute Respiratory Infection in Malaysia

alexandrossfakianakis shared this article with you from Inoreader Surveillance, Isolation and Genomic Characterization of Pteropine orthoreovirus of Probable Bat Origin Among Patients with Acute Respiratory Infection in Malaysia via Journal of Medical Virology Abstract Pteropine orthoreovirus (PRV), an emerging bat-borne virus, has been linked to cases of acute respiratory infections (ARI) in humans. The prevalence, epidemiology and genomic diversity of PRV among ARI of unknown origin were studied. Among 632 urban outpatients tested negative for all known respiratory viruses, 2.2% were PRV-positive. Patients mainly presented with moderate to severe forms of cough, sore throat and muscle ache, but rarely with fever. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that over 90% of patients infected with the Melaka virus (MelV)-like PRV, while one patient infected with the Pulau virus previously found only in fruit bats. Human oral keratinocytes and nasopharyngeal epithelial cells were susceptible to clinical isolates of PRV, including the newly isolated MelV-like 12MYKLU1034. Whole genome sequence of 12MYKLU1034 using Nanopore technique revealed a novel reassortant strain. Evolutionary analysis of the global PRV strains suggests the continuous evolution of PRV through genetic reassortment among PRV strains circulating in human, bats and non-human primate hosts, creating a spectrum of reassortant lineages with complex evolutionary characteristics. In summary, the role of PRV as a common etiologic agent of ARI is evident. Continuous monitoring of PRV prevalence, pathogenicity and diversity among human and animal hosts is important to trace the emergence of novel reassortants. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. View on Web

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Use of gemcitabine, oxaliplatin, and anti‐CD20 therapy in children and adolescents with non‐Hodgkin lymphoma unfit for intensive therapy

alexandrossfakianakis shared this article with you from Inoreader Use of gemcitabine, oxaliplatin, and anti‐CD20 therapy in children and adolescents with non‐Hodgkin lymphoma unfit for intensive therapy via Pediatric Blood & Cancer Abstract Multiagent immunochemotherapy affords excellent outcomes in pediatric non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL); however, scarce data exist for patients unfit for intensive treatment. Rituximab, gemcitabine, and oxaliplatin (R-GemOx) is well tolerated and efficacious in elderly adults with NHL; however, its use has not been described in pediatrics. In this retrospective, single-center study, six children with mature B-cell NHL and significant comorbidities received anti-CD20 therapy with GemOx (rituximab or obinutuzumab or ofatumumab with gemcitabine and oxaliplatin [R/O-GemOx]). R/O-GemOx was well tolerated and resulted in complete response in two of three patients with newly diagnosed NHL and one of three patients with primary refractory NHL. R/O-GemOx is a viable treatment option for children with NHL who cannot tolerate intensive therapy. View on Web

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Compression of the Vertebral Artery by the Thyroid Cartilage Causing Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency

alexandrossfakianakis shared this article with you from Inoreader Compression of the Vertebral Artery by the Thyroid Cartilage Causing Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency via The Laryngoscope Mechanical compression of the vertebral artery during mouth opening by the thyroid cartilage. Successfully resolved by resection of the thyroid cartilage. Background This retrospective case report describes a rare presentation of VBI in a young male patient. Aims Share a rare cause of VBI in a young patient. Materials & Methods The patient presented with recurrent episodes of dizziness and a history of several cerebellar infarcts. Imaging revealed the right vertebral artery was being mechanically compressed by the right superior cornu of the thyroid cartilage during mouth opening. Surgical resection of the right superior cornu of the thyroid cartilage was performed. Results Intraoperative angiography revealed a right vertebral artery without compression during mouth opening. Discussion Clinicians should consider the thyroid cartilage as a potential source of recurrent VBI due to mechanical compression of the VA. Conclusion Resection of the causative portion of the thyroid cartilage resolved the compression in this case, and should be employed in similar cases. Laryngoscope, 2023 View on Web

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