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Alfa-1-antitrypsin deficiency: a predisposing factor leading to invasive infections?

Infectious diseases (London, England) - 1 Feb 2020

De Smet Sanne, Dierick Jan, Steyaert Sophia, Schurgers Marie, Van Steenkiste Christophe, Loof Sarah

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This case report highlights for the first time a possible link between the presence of alfa-1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) and the susceptibility to invasive infections. The current patient, with known AATD, initially presented with nausea, vomiting and headache secondary to Listeria monocytogenes rhombencephalitis. Further on, he developed respiratory insufficiency due to probable invasive pulmonary...

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PMID: 31749396
DOI: 10.1080/23744235.2019.1690163

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