liver transplant rejection

Liver Transplant Rejection

Liver transplant rejection occurs when the recipient's immune system identifies the transplanted liver as foreign and attacks it. Despite immunosuppressive therapy, rejection remains a leading…
listeria septic arthritis

Listeria septic arthritis

Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram-positive bacterium responsible for listeriosis, an infection primarily affecting immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, neonates, and the elderly. While listeriosis commonly presents…
listeria endocarditis

Listeria Endocarditis: Causes, Symptoms

Listeria endocarditis is a rare but severe infection of the heart's inner lining and valves caused by Listeria monocytogenes. This gram-positive bacterium primarily affects immunocompromised…
leukopenia

​Leukopenia

Leukopenia, characterized by a diminished white blood cell (WBC) count, compromises the body's immune defense, increasing susceptibility to infections. This article provides an in-depth exploration…