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Ljilja Posavec A, Hrkač S, Tečer J, Huzjan Korunić R, Karanović B, Ježić I, Škopljanac I, Piskač Živković N, Mitrović J. Ultrasonic Evaluation of Diaphragm in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1441. [PMID: 37888052 PMCID: PMC10608128 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13101441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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The diaphragm is the most important muscle in respiration. Nevertheless, its function is rarely evaluated. Patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) could be at risk of diaphragmatic dysfunction because of multiple factors. These patients often develop interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) and earlier studies have indicated that patients with different ILDs have decreased diaphragmatic mobility on ultrasound (US). This study aimed to evaluate diaphragmatic function in SSc patients using US with regard to the ILD, evaluated with the Warrick score on high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), and to investigate associations between ultrasonic parameters and dyspnea, lung function, and other important clinical parameters. In this cross-sectional study, we analyzed diaphragm mobility, thickness, lung function, HRCT findings, Modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea scale, modified Rodnan skin score (mRSS), autoantibodies, and esophageal diameters on HRCT in patients with SSc. Fifty patients were enrolled in the study. Patients with SSc-ILD had lower diaphragmatic mobility in deep breathing than patients without ILD. The results demonstrated negative correlations between diaphragmatic mobility and mMRC, mRSS, anti-Scl-70 antibodies, esophageal diameters on HRCT, and a positive correlation with lung function. Patients with SSc who experience dyspnea should be evaluated for diaphragmatic dysfunction for accurate symptom phenotyping and personalized pulmonary rehabilitation treatment.
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- Anja Ljilja Posavec
- Polyclinic for Respiratory Diseases, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Division of Clinical Immunology, Allergology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dubrava University Hospital, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Division of Clinical Immunology, Allergology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dubrava University Hospital, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Clinical Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Dubrava, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pulmonology, University Hospital Centre Split, 21000 Split, Croatia;
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- Special Hospital Radiochirurgia Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Division of Clinical Immunology, Allergology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dubrava University Hospital, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Božan M, Vukičević Lazarević V, Marković I, Morović‐Vergles J, Mitrović J. Alpha-gal syndrome-Food or drug allergy: A case report. Clin Case Rep 2023; 11:e7830. [PMID: 37636877 PMCID: PMC10448237 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.7830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Alpha-gal syndrome is an immunoglobulin E-mediated hypersensitivity characterized by delayed allergic reactions to ingested products containing alpha-gal carbohydrate. We present a patient with recurrent urticaria and suspected repaglinide hypersensitivity, who was eventually diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome, wanting to emphasize possible drug allergy misdiagnosis and required caution with the medication choice.
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- Marina Božan
- Special Hospital for Pulmonary DiseasesZagrebCroatia
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- Special Hospital for Pulmonary DiseasesZagrebCroatia
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- Division of Clinical Immunology, Allergology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal MedicineDubrava University HospitalZagrebCroatia
- School of MedicineUniversity of ZagrebZagrebCroatia
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- Division of Clinical Immunology, Allergology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal MedicineDubrava University HospitalZagrebCroatia
- School of Medicine and Faculty of Pharmacy and BiochemistryUniversity of ZagrebZagrebCroatia
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Mitrović J, Golob M, Lazibat I. PRIMARY ANGIITIS OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM - A DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGE. Acta Clin Croat 2023; 62:355-361. [PMID: 38549589 PMCID: PMC10969649 DOI: 10.20471/acc.2023.62.02.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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Primary angiitis of the central nervous system (PACNS) is a rare and severe disease confined to the central nervous system, i.e., the brain and spinal cord. The etiology, pathogenesis and immune mechanism of PACNS have not yet been completely elucidated. The diagnosis is challenging; it is based upon constellation of clinical picture, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, imaging methods or tissue biopsy as the gold standard. In differential diagnosis of PACNS, it is necessary to rule out infectious, malignant or systemic inflammatory diseases, as well as reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome. Immunosuppressants are cornerstone therapy for PACNS, although evidence-based strategies for the management are lacking so far. PACNS is an entity with considerable morbidity and mortality. Awareness of this rare and heterogeneous disease is crucial for establishing early diagnosis and treatment initiation.
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- Joško Mitrović
- Division of Clinical Immunology, Allergology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
- School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
- Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Division of Clinical Immunology, Allergology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
- Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Osijek, Croatia
- Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
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Mitrović J, Hrkač S, Tečer J, Golob M, Ljilja Posavec A, Kolar Mitrović H, Grgurević L. Pathogenesis of Extraarticular Manifestations in Rheumatoid Arthritis-A Comprehensive Review. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11051262. [PMID: 37238933 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11051262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is among the most prevalent and debilitating autoimmune inflammatory chronic diseases. Although it is primarily characterized by destructive peripheral arthritis, it is a systemic disease, and RA-related extraarticular manifestations (EAMs) can affect almost every organ, exhibit a multitude of clinical presentations, and can even be asymptomatic. Importantly, EAMs largely contribute to the quality of life and mortality of RA patients, particularly substantially increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) which is the leading cause of death in RA patients. In spite of known risk factors related to EAM development, a more in-depth understanding of its pathophysiology is lacking. Improved knowledge of EAMs and their comparison to the pathogenesis of arthritis in RA could lead to a better understanding of RA inflammation overall and its initial phases. Taking into account that RA is a disorder that has many faces and that each person experiences it and responds to treatments differently, gaining a better understanding of the connections between the joint and extra-joint manifestations could help to create new treatments and improve the overall approach to the patient.
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- Joško Mitrović
- Division of Clinical Immunology, Rheumatology and Allergology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dubrava University Hospital, School of Medicine and Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Division of Clinical Immunology, Rheumatology and Allergology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dubrava University Hospital, School of Medicine and Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Division of Clinical Immunology, Rheumatology and Allergology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dubrava University Hospital, School of Medicine and Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Division of Clinical Immunology, Rheumatology and Allergology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dubrava University Hospital, School of Medicine and Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Polyclinic for the Respiratory Tract Diseases, Prilaz Baruna Filipovića 11, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Zagreb University Hospital Center, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Kišpatićeva 12, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Center for Translational and Clinical Research, Department of Proteomics, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Department of Anatomy, "Drago Perovic", School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Marković I, Posavec AL, Morović-Vergles J, Mitrović J. Very Early Diagnosis of Systemic Sclerosis in Clinical Practice - Case Report and Review of the Literature. Acta Dermatovenerol Croat 2022; 30:251-255. [PMID: 36919392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterised by generalized microangiopathy and fibrosis of skin and internal organs. The 2013 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) / European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) criteria have contributed considerably to classifying patients with SSc in earlier stages, but they still lack sensitivity for a very early stage of the disease. Criteria for a very early diagnosis of SSc (VEDOSS) have been proposed by EULAR Scleroderma Trial and Research group (EUSTAR) which include three red flags: Raynaud's phenomenon, puffy fingers and antinuclear antibody positivity, plus SSc specific antibodies positivity and/or abnormal nailfold capillaroscopy. We report a case of a 54-year-old female patient with 6-week history of puffy fingers, Raynaud phenomenon and positive antinuclear antibodies. Further workup revealed early pathologic capillary pattern by nailfold capillaroscopy and positive anticentromere antibodies. Screening for internal organ involvement detected no heart, lung, or upper gastrointestinal tract involvement. The patient was started on pentoxifylline with further follow-up. The aim of the implementation of VEDOSS criteria is to diagnose SSc at the earliest possible stage, so that subclinical internal organ involvement could be detected and appropriate treatment started at a potentially reversible stage.
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- Assist. Prof. Joško Mitrović, MD, PhD Division of Clinical Immunology, Allergology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine University of Zagreb, Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia Avenija Gojka Šuška 6 Zagreb, Croatia
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Pukšić S, Mitrović J, Čulo MI, Živković M, Orehovec B, Bobek D, Morović-Vergles J. Effects of Yoga in Daily Life program in rheumatoid arthritis: A randomized controlled trial. Complement Ther Med 2020; 57:102639. [PMID: 33307206 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To explore the feasibility and effectiveness of a yoga program in improving health-related quality of life (HQOL), physical and psychological functioning in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. DESIGN Single-centre parallel-arms randomized controlled trial comparing yoga (n = 30) and education control group (n = 27). SETTING Tertiary care University hospital. INTERVENTION A 12-week yoga program, based on the Yoga in Daily Life system, included 2x weekly/90-minute sessions. The control group had 1xweekly/60-minute educational lectures on arthritis-related topics. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Assessments were performed at baseline, 12 (post-intervention) and 24 weeks (follow-up). The primary outcome was change in The Short Form-36 (SF-36) HQOL at 12 weeks. Linear regression analysis was adjusted for baseline scores. RESULTS No significant between-group differences were found for SF-36 (all p > 0.05). At 12 weeks the adjusted mean difference between groups favoured yoga for Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-fatigue (5.08 CI 1.29 to 8.86; p = 0.009) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)-depression (-1.37 CI -2.38 to -0.36); p = 0.008) and at 24 weeks for HADS-anxiety (-1.79 CI -3.34 to - 0.23; p = 0.025), while the impact on fatigue was sustained (5.43 CI 1.33 to 9.54, p = 0.01). The program had no impact on RA disease activity. Feasibility outcomes included recruitment rate 16 %, retention 80.7 %, and adherence to yoga 87.5 vs 82.7 % for control. No serious adverse events were recorded. CONCLUSIONS Yoga in Daily Life program was not associated with change in health-related quality of life of RA patients. Significant improvements in fatigue and mood were observed at postintervention and follow-up. This yoga program was found feasible and safe for patients and may complement standard RA treat-to-target strategy.
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- Silva Pukšić
- Department of Clinical Immunology, Allergology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine University of Zagreb, Dubrava University Hospital, Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, 10 000, Zagreb, Croatia.
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Allergology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine University of Zagreb, Dubrava University Hospital, Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, 10 000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Allergology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine University of Zagreb, Dubrava University Hospital, Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, 10 000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Clinical Department of Laboratory Diagnostics, Dubrava University Hospital, Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, 10 000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Clinical Department of Laboratory Diagnostics, Dubrava University Hospital, Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, 10 000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with Rheumatology, Dubrava University Hospital, Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, 10 000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Allergology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine University of Zagreb, Dubrava University Hospital, Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, 10 000, Zagreb, Croatia
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Nikolić N, Mitrović J, Karabegović I, Savić S, Petrović S, Lazić M, Stojanović G. A comparison between wheat and different kinds of corn flour based on minerals, free phenolic acid composition and antioxidant activity. Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods 2019. [DOI: 10.3920/qas2018.1411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- N. Nikolić
- University of Niš, Faculty of Technology, Department for Food Technologies and Biotechnology, Bulevar oslobodjenja 124, 16000 Leskovac, Serbia
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- University of Niš, Faculty of Technology, Department for Food Technologies and Biotechnology, Bulevar oslobodjenja 124, 16000 Leskovac, Serbia
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- University of Niš, Faculty of Technology, Department for Food Technologies and Biotechnology, Bulevar oslobodjenja 124, 16000 Leskovac, Serbia
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- University of Niš, Faculty of Technology, Department for Food Technologies and Biotechnology, Bulevar oslobodjenja 124, 16000 Leskovac, Serbia
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- University of Niš, Faculty of Technology, Department for Food Technologies and Biotechnology, Bulevar oslobodjenja 124, 16000 Leskovac, Serbia
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- University of Niš, Faculty of Technology, Department for Food Technologies and Biotechnology, Bulevar oslobodjenja 124, 16000 Leskovac, Serbia
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- University of Niš, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Department of Chemistry, Višegradska 33, 18000 Niš, Serbia
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Mitrović J, Smiljković M, Seemüller E, Reinhardt R, Hüttel B, Büttner C, Bertaccini A, Kube M, Duduk B. Differentiation of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma cynodontis' Based on 16S rRNA and groEL Genes and Identification of a New Subgroup, 16SrXIV-C. Plant Dis 2015; 99:1578-1583. [PMID: 30695967 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-01-15-0061-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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'Candidatus Phytoplasma cynodontis' is widespread in bermudagrass and has only been found in monocotyledonous plants. Molecular studies carried out on strains collected in Italy, Serbia, and Albania enabled verification of molecular variability in the 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene. Based on restriction fragment length polymorphism and sequence analyses, the strains from Serbia were clearly differentiated from all others and assigned to a new ribosomal DNA (rDNA) subgroup designated as 16SrXIV-C. A system for amplification of fragments containing the 'Ca. P. cynodontis' groEL gene was developed to enable study of its variability in related strains belonging to different 16SrXIV subgroups. Despite the fact that the groEL gene exhibited a greater sequence variation than 16S rRNA, the phylogenetic tree based on groEL gene sequence analysis was highly congruent with the 16S rDNA-based tree. The groEL gene analyses supported differentiation of the Serbian strains and definition of the new subgroup 16SrXIV-C. Phylogenetic analyses of both genes confirmed distinct phylogenetic lineages for strains belonging to 16SrXIV subgroups. Furthermore, groEL is the only nonribosomal marker developed for characterization of 'Ca. P. cynodontis' thus far, and its application in molecular surveys should provide better insight into the relationships among these phytoplasmas and correlation between strain differentiation and their geographical distribution.
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- J Mitrović
- Laboratory of Applied Phytopathology, Institute of Pesticides and Environmental Protection, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Laboratory of Applied Phytopathology, Institute of Pesticides and Environmental Protection, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Julius Kuehn Institute, Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, Institute for Plant Protection in Fruit Crops and Viticulture, Dossenheim, Germany
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- Department of Crop and Animal Sciences, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- DipSA, Plant Pathology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Crop and Animal Sciences, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Laboratory of Applied Phytopathology, Institute of Pesticides and Environmental Protection, Belgrade, Serbia
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Mitrović J, Morović-Vergles J, Horvatić I, Badžak J, Stojić M, Gamulin S. Ambulatory arterial stiffness index and carotid intima-media thickness in hypertensive rheumatoid patients: a comparative cross-sectional study. Int J Rheum Dis 2015; 20:1998-2002. [DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.12613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Joško Mitrović
- Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology; Department of Internal Medicine; Dubrava University Hospital; University of Zagreb School of Medicine; Zagreb Croatia
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- Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology; Department of Internal Medicine; Dubrava University Hospital; University of Zagreb School of Medicine; Zagreb Croatia
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- Division of Nephrology; Department of Internal Medicine; Dubrava University Hospital; University of Zagreb School of Medicine; Zagreb Croatia
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- Department of Neurology; Dubrava University Hospital; Zagreb Croatia
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- Department of Neurology; Dubrava University Hospital; Zagreb Croatia
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- Department of Pathophysiology; School of Medicine; University of Zagreb; Zagreb Croatia
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Marković I, Pukšić S, Gudelj Gračanin A, Čulo MI, Mitrović J, Morović-Vergles J. Scabies in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated with Adalimumab - A Case Report. Acta Dermatovenerol Croat 2015; 23:195-198. [PMID: 26476903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease characterized by synovitis, erosions, and destruction of affected joints. If untreated, it leads to severe disability and premature mortality. Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) inhibitors are biological drugs used in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Possible side effects include skin allergic reactions, which, if generalized, are the reason for discontinuation of the drug. We report the case of a 46-year-old female patient with rheumatoid arthritis who presented with pruritus and erythematous papular exanthema after administration of the second dose of adalimumab. At first, we suspected a drug hypersensitivity reaction. As the signs and symptoms persisted for 2 months after discontinuation of adalimumab and despite continuous administration of antihistamines and glucocorticoids, further work-up was performed, and scabies was diagnosed. The patient was treated with topical 10% crotamiton. The symptoms were persistent and additional applications of the preparation were needed. After clinical remission of scabies, treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis with adalimumab was restarted without any complications.
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- Professor Jadranka Morović-Vergles, MD, PhD, Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Dubrava University Hospital, Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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Genov N, Mitrović J, Genov M, Duduk B. First Report of Corn Reddening Caused by 'Candidatus Phytoplasma solani' in Bulgaria. Plant Dis 2014; 98:991. [PMID: 30708907 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-12-13-1220-pdn] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Corn reddening (CR) or maize redness is a severe disease of corn (Zea mays L.) associated with 'Candidatus Phytoplasma solani' or stolbur phytoplasma (16SrXII-A). In Serbia, CR is continually present at a low frequency, while two outbreaks occurred in the late 1950s and 1990s. Its etiology was molecularly determined in 2006 (1). The first severe outbreak in Bulgaria was observed in Kneja in 1992, and in 2010 typical CR symptoms (leaf reddening, premature drying, and shriveled grains) were observed from Byala Slatina to Pleven. Although the number of CR affected plants was highly variable in different fields, the disease incidence in most cases was 30 to 50%, with an estimated yield reduction of about 20%. Leaf samples from four symptomatic corn plants were collected from Kneja, northwestern Bulgaria, in mid-August 2013. Extraction of DNA was performed from the main leaf midrib tissues using the CTAB method. Separate PCRs were carried out for amplification of the phytoplasma 16S rDNA and tuf genes using the phytoplasma specific primers P1/P7 and TufAyf/r, respectively. DNA from asymptomatic corn plants and reactions without template DNA were employed as negative controls, while DNA from periwinkle tissue infected with 'Ca. P. asteris' was used as a positive control. Amplicons of the expected sizes (1.7 and 0.9 kbp, respectively) were produced with DNA from three out of four symptomatic corn samples, while no amplification was observed with DNA from one symptomatic corn sample (probably because samples were collected during a drought period) nor the DNA from asymptomatic plants and negative control. RFLP analyses performed on 16S rDNA and tuf gene amplicons using Tru1I and HpaII restriction enzymes, respectively, revealed the presence of 'Ca. P. solani' (16SrXII-A, tuf type b) in all three positive samples (3). Both amplicons of a selected representative sample 241/13 were directly sequenced by a commercial service and the obtained sequences were deposited in NCBI GenBank under the accession number KF907506 for the16S rDNA (1,684 bp) and KF907507 for the tuf gene (896 bp). The 16S rDNA sequence of phytoplasma detected in Bulgarian corn shared a complete sequence identity with 'Ca. P. solani' strain from Serbian corn (JQ730750.1) and >99.7% sequence identity with the reference strain STOL (AF248959), while the tuf gene nucleotide sequence shared complete sequence identity with several 'Ca. P. solani' (e.g., Serbian strain 284/09, FO393427), thus confirming, with both genes, the affiliation of phytoplasmas in Bulgarian corn to 'Ca. P. solani'. This study adds new information on CR prevalence, previously reported in neighboring countries. Further studies will investigate the roles of Hyalesthes obsoletus and Reptalus panzeri, both polyphagous Cixiidae reported as CR vectors (2,4) in disease transmission in Bulgaria. References: (1) B. Duduk and A. Bertaccini. Plant Dis. 90:1313, 2006. (2) J. Jović et al. Eur. J. Plant Pathol. 118:85, 2007. (3) I.-M. Lee et al. Int. J. Syst. Bacteriol. 48:1153, 1998. (4) N. Mori et al. Bull. Insectol. 66:245, 2013.
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- N Genov
- Department of Plant Protection, Institute of Viticulture and Enology, Pleven, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Pesticides and Environmental Protection, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Maize Research Institute, Kneja, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Pesticides and Environmental Protection, Belgrade, Serbia
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Mitrović J, Pukšić S, Horvatić I, Tišma VS, Bulimbašić S, Morović-Vergles J. [Henoch-Schönlein purpura with late-onset necrotising glomerulonephritis--a case report]. Reumatizam 2014; 61:40-45. [PMID: 25509835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
Abstract
Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is the most common systemic vasculitis in children, while it is rare in adults. Typical clinical manifestations include palpable purpura without thrombocytopenia and/or coagulopathy, arthritis/arthralgia, abdominal pain, and/or renal involvement. In adulthood the disease tends to be more serious than in children, with renal manifestations developing over a period of several days to one month after initial symptoms. In this article we present a 22-year-old female patient with cutaneous vasculitis and arthralgia, in whom renal disease developed 8 weeks after disease onset with microscopic hematuria and proteinuria in urinalysis. Renal biopsy subsequently performed revealed focal necrotising glomerulonephritis with IgA deposits. The patient was treated with high dose methylprednisolone followed by gradual tapering, which induced complete remission of the disease. In conclusion, patients with HSP should be carefully monitored for systemic involvement, since serious renal disease can develop even as late as two months after disease onset.
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Ilić P, Mitrović J. [New laboratory tests for the differentiation of mycobacteria]. VOJNOSANIT PREGL 1966; 23:668-70. [PMID: 5342251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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