A5002419603- Respiratory viral infections research
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
- Silk-based biomaterials and applications
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Immune Response and Inflammation
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Infectious Disease Case Reports and Treatments
- Infant Health and Development
- Immune cells in cancer
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Dermatological and COVID-19 studies
- Mesenchymal stem cell research
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
University of the Ryukyus
2024-2025
Nagasaki University Hospital
2020-2024
Nagasaki University
2018-2021
Kobe Medical Center
2014-2018
University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan
2016
Highlights•In Okinawa, the timing of RSV epidemic shifted during COVID-19 pandemic•The correlation between and its directionality varied by year•Climate may have had more impact than mobility on incidence pandemic•Lack human migration led to an from indigenous endemic strain•Our findings could guide programs for control vaccinationABSTRACTObjectivesThe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic affected respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) patterns. However, effects climatic virological factors...
An association between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and concomitant varicella-zoster virus (VZV) reactivation has been proposed. We herein report a case of severe VZV pneumonia in 73-year-old man who underwent corticosteroid tapering after recovering from COVID-19 presented with fever, vesicular rashes, hypoxemia. Chest computed tomography (CT) revealed ground-glass opacities multiple granular shadows. Varicella-zoster was detected the skin bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. The patient...
Endobronchial ultrasonography with a guide sheath (EBUS-GS) has recently been used for improved diagnostic yields peripheral pulmonary lesions. This study retrospectively evaluated the factors related to yield of EBUS-GS lung cancer. The medical records 76 patients who had diagnosed cancer and undergone bronchoscopy in our hospital between August 2014 September 2015 were reviewed. total ratio was 71.1%. following evaluated: location lesion; size; feature; bronchus sign; EBUS probe;...
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) is an opportunistic and life-threatening pulmonary infection with increasing prevalence among individuals who are human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative. Evidence regarding diagnostic testing of PCP in this patient population insufficient. We evaluated the performance serum (1, 3)-β-d-glucan (BDG) using Fungitec G-test MK kit for diagnosing non-HIV patients. retrospectively analyzed data from 219 adult patients underwent bronchoscopy were tested P....
The relationship between microorganisms present in the lower respiratory tract and subsequent incidence of pneumonia patients with rheumatoid arthritis is unclear. A retrospective cohort study was designed to include a total 121 who underwent bronchoscopy at three hospitals January 2008 December 2017. Data on patient characteristics, detected by bronchoscopy, incidences were obtained from electronic medical records. Patients divided into groups based isolated tract. cumulative assessed using...
is a major causative bacteria of pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD); however, the mechanisms underlying its severity invasion remain to be defined. Pneumococcal colonies exhibit opaque transparent opacity phase variations, which have been associated with infections nasal colonization, respectively, in animal studies. This study evaluated relationship between clinical presentation pneumonia.
Since 2023, COVID-19 induced by SARS-CoV-2 XBB variants have been a global epidemic. The variant-induced epidemic was largest in the Okinawa Prefecture among areas Japan, and healthcare institutions burdened increased hospitalizations. This study aimed to evaluate clinical features of risk factors for severe COVID-19.
Abstract Rheumatoid arthritis frequently complicates airway diseases and is associated with high rates of pneumonia mortality. The relationship between microorganisms colonizing the lower respiratory tract subsequent incidence in patients rheumatoid unclear. In this study, we aimed to identify related risk developing these patients. A retrospective cohort study was designed include a total 121 (median age, 67 years; women, 78.5%) who underwent bronchoscopy at three hospitals from January...