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Avgoustou E, Spyridaki A, Pothitos G, Papadopoulos A, Kois S, Vassilara F. Enterovirus-Rhinovirus-Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Adults: A Case Report and Short Literature Review. Case Rep Infect Dis 2023; 2023:8887955. [PMID: 37954984 PMCID: PMC10637844 DOI: 10.1155/2023/8887955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Enteroviruses and rhinoviruses (EV-RV) are small RNA viruses that usually cause the common cold and asthma exacerbations. Although EV-RV-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is common in children, only scattered reports of ARDS in adults have been published. The diagnosis has been greatly facilitated by the advent of molecular techniques, namely, real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). EV-RV can cause ARDS by stimulating a cytokine cascade. No antiviral therapy has yet been approved, and treatment is entirely supportive. Herein, we report a rare case of EV-RV infection in an afebrile adult with dyspnea that rapidly progressed to acute lung injury and ARDS. EV-RV was isolated with multiple real-time PCR in nasopharyngeal and bronchial specimens, while no other pathogen was detected. We also present an up-to-date review of relevant literature, in an attempt to stress the importance of the early identification of viral culprits, which can minimize the use of invasive diagnostic procedures and antibiotic agents.
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- Eirini Avgoustou
- 5 Department of Internal Medicine, Hygeia Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sismanoglio-Amalia Fleming General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 5 Department of Internal Medicine, Hygeia Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 4 Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 5 Department of Internal Medicine, Hygeia Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 5 Department of Internal Medicine, Hygeia Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Kumari S, Pal B, Sahu SK, Prabhakar PK, Tewari D. Adverse events of clenbuterol among athletes: a systematic review of case reports and case series. Int J Legal Med 2023:10.1007/s00414-023-02996-1. [PMID: 37062796 DOI: 10.1007/s00414-023-02996-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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Clenbuterol is a potent beta-2 agonist widely misused by professional athletes and bodybuilders. Information on clenbuterol associated adverse events is present in case reports and case series, though it may not be readily available. This systematic review aimed to critically evaluate the evidence of adverse events associated with clenbuterol among athletes. The search strategy was in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Databases such as PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, and Google Scholar were searched from 1990 to October 2021 to find out the relevant case reports and case series. There were 23 included studies. Using a suitable scale, the included studies' methodological quality analysis was evaluated. In total, 24 athletes experienced adverse events. Oral ingestion of clenbuterol was the most preferred route among them. The daily administered dose of clenbuterol was ranging from 20 µg to 30 mg. Major adverse events experienced by athletes were supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, hypotension, chest pain, myocardial injury, myocarditis, myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, hepatomegaly, hyperglycemia, and death. The cardiac-related complications were the most commonly occurring adverse events. Clenbuterol is notorious to produce life-threatening adverse events including death. Lack of evidence regarding the performance-enhancing effects of clenbuterol combined with its serious toxicities questions the usefulness of this drug in athletes.
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- Sweta Kumari
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India
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- School of Allied Medical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, 110017, India.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Given governmental policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic include various foci on establishing preventive measures to increase the health and constitution of populations (i.e. through renewed efforts to tackle obesity), the use of androgens in a recreational manner requires attention because of existing medical evidence related to their role in immunosuppression. RECENT FINDINGS Whilst a broad body of work exists that outlines the mechanisms that underpin COVID-19 and public health responses, as well as the use of androgens in both recreational and medicinal contexts, the recent nature of the disease has left an area requiring greater investigation and clarification. There is emerging literature that highlights the potential complications that existing androgens use may bring to those infected with COVID-19, as well as the start of empirical evidence detailing this. SUMMARY In this article, we outline the latest viewpoints and literature related to how the use of androgens may contribute to less robust immunoresponses.
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- Philippe Crisp
- Institute of Sport, Nursing and Allied Health, University of Chichester, Chichester, West Sussex, UK
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Cadegiani F, Lin EM, Goren A, Wambier CG. Potential risk for developing severe COVID-19 disease among anabolic steroid users. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:e241572. [PMID: 33637513 PMCID: PMC7919571 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-241572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A severe case of COVID-19 was observed in an otherwise healthy 28-year-old man who had taken oxandrolone 40 mg/day as an anabolic steroid. The patient had been taking oxandrolone for enhanced bodybuilding 30 days prior to presenting to an outpatient clinic with COVID-19 symptoms. The patient reported that his symptoms have rapidly worsened over the course of 4 days prior to presenting at the clinic. As part of an experimental antiandrogen treatment for hyperandrogenic men suffering from COVID-19, he was administered a single 600 mg dose of the novel antiandrogen proxalutamide. Twenty-four hours after administration of this dose, marked improvement of symptoms and markers of disease severity were observed. To our knowledge, this is the first case that potentially links anabolic steroid use to COVID-19 disease severity.
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- Flavio Cadegiani
- Adrenal and Hypertension Unit, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (EPM/UNIFESP), São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Corpometria Institute, Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil
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- Department of Dermatology, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Applied Biology Inc, Irvine, California, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Ishiguro T, Yoshida Y, Kobayashi Y, Shimizu Y, Takayanagi N. Primary rhinovirus pneumonia in which bronchoalveolar lavage fluid yielded human rhinovirus. Respir Med Case Rep 2019; 28:100910. [PMID: 31384546 PMCID: PMC6661423 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2019.100910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2019] [Revised: 07/17/2019] [Accepted: 07/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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A 27-year-old man presented to our hospital with symptoms of lower respiratory tract infection. This patient showed imaging findings of diffuse bronchiolitis, ground-glass opacities, and consolidations. Antibiotics were not effective, and we performed bronchoalveolar lavage, in which only human rhinovirus infection was detected by multiplex PCR testing.
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- Takashi Ishiguro
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Saitama Cardiovascular and Respiratory Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Saitama Cardiovascular and Respiratory Center, Saitama, Japan.,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kyorin University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Saitama Cardiovascular and Respiratory Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Saitama Cardiovascular and Respiratory Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Saitama Cardiovascular and Respiratory Center, Saitama, Japan
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Ngu S, Pervaiz S, Avula A, Chalhoub M. Rhinovirus-induced Rapidly Progressing Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in an Immunocompetent Host. Cureus 2019; 11:e3997. [PMID: 30989006 PMCID: PMC6443533 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.3997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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A previously healthy, 59-year-old female presented with respiratory distress and dry cough for one week. Outpatient radiographic findings were suspicious for basilar pneumonia. Empiric broad-spectrum antibiotics were started; however, she continued to deteriorate rapidly over the next 48 hours, with chest X-ray showing diffuse bilateral multifocal airspace opacities consistent with acute respiratory distress syndrome. The ratio of partial pressure arterial oxygen to fraction of inspired oxygen was 225. She required a high-flow nasal cannula with a subsequent upgrade to the intensive care unit (ICU) for increasing respiratory compromise. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of the nasopharyngeal aspirate confirmed human rhinovirus (hRV). High-dose intravenous steroids were started as adjuvant therapy due to the rapid decline, presumably due to a dysregulated host immune response. After 10 days in the ICU, she was discharged with tiotropium and steroid taper. Historically thought to be limited to pandemic viruses, improved detection of hRV has led to its implication in serious respiratory disorders extending beyond the oropharynx in immunocompetent hosts. We report a rare case of hRV-induced severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in an immunocompetent host. This case highlights the need for the early identification of viral culprits, which can minimize the use of invasive diagnostic testing and antibiotic usage.
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- Sam Ngu
- Internal Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, USA
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