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pentamidine and Transfusion Reaction

pentamidine has been researched along with Transfusion Reaction in 3 studies

Pentamidine: Antiprotozoal agent effective in trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, and some fungal infections; used in treatment of PNEUMOCYSTIS pneumonia in HIV-infected patients. It may cause diabetes mellitus, central nervous system damage, and other toxic effects.
pentamidine : A diether consisting of pentane-1,5-diol in which both hydroxyl hydrogens have been replaced by 4-amidinophenyl groups. A trypanocidal drug that is used for treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.

Transfusion Reaction: Complications of BLOOD TRANSFUSION. Included adverse reactions are common allergic and febrile reactions; hemolytic (delayed and acute) reactions; and other non-hemolytic adverse reactions such as infections and adverse immune reactions related to immunocompatibility.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"AIDS is a disorder that the pediatrician must consider when evaluating children with a variety of clinical conditions, including overwhelming infection with a number of parasites."2.37AIDS and parasitic infections, including Pneumocystis carinii and cryptosporidiosis. ( Berkowitz, CD, 1985)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's2 (66.67)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Mauny, I1
Blanchot, I1
Degeilh, B1
Dabadie, A1
Guiguen, C1
Roussey, M1
Hughes, WT1
Berkowitz, CD1

Reviews

1 review available for pentamidine and Transfusion Reaction

ArticleYear
AIDS and parasitic infections, including Pneumocystis carinii and cryptosporidiosis.
    Pediatric clinics of North America, 1985, Volume: 32, Issue:4

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adult; Age Factors; Animals; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antiprotozoa

1985

Other Studies

2 other studies available for pentamidine and Transfusion Reaction

ArticleYear
[Visceral leishmaniasis in an infant in Brittany: discussion on the modes of transmission out endemic zones].
    Pediatrie, 1993, Volume: 48, Issue:3

    Topics: France; Humans; Infant; Leishmaniasis, Visceral; Male; Meglumine; Pentamidine; Transfusion Reaction

1993
The prevention of P. carinii pneumonia.
    Hospital practice (Office ed.), 1990, Apr-30, Volume: 25, Issue:4A

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adult; Biopsy; Bronchoscopy; Diagnosis, Differential; HIV Antibo

1990