325 research outputs found
A Novel Based Approach to Detect and Take Action Against Network Intrusion in Virtual Machine Network System
The design of intrusion detection systems (IDS) has received significant attention in the field of computer sciences with the massive number of network traffic and security risk. While various methods and strategies have been proposed for tracking Client and company behaviour and analyzed together to detect network intrusion. As there is latent information on further research in the classification and clustering of network packet signatures. We propose that the system of intrusion detection based on network signatures and system studies should be supported in this article. We include a KDDCUPSET which is used to store different modes of attacks and a multi - phase detector to identify potential intruders more effectively and a text-based query generation framework to challenge the detector module`s suspended requesters. If qualities of a received System Packet contest are certified, the classification alerts the admin to the potential precaution with the basis of cruel behavior and the classification must be above 90 percent accurate
 
Oxidative photoreceptor cell damage in autoimmune uveitis
Uveitis comprises an extensive array of intraocular inflammatory diseases and often results in irreversible visual loss. Experimental autoimmune uveitis (EAU) is an animal model used to study human uveitis. Both innate and adaptive immune responses are known to mediate retinal damage in EAU. The innate immune response occurs first with activation of toll-like receptors which upregulate inflammatory cytokines, leading to oxidative stress; subsequently, the adaptive immune response results in inflammatory cytokine upregulation and mitochondrial oxidative stress. In early EAU, mitochondrial DNA is damaged before inflammatory cellular infiltration and alters mitochondrial protein levels and the functions of mitochondria in AU. Our recent study confirms the importance of TLR4 in the generation of inflammatory cytokines, initiation of oxidative DNA damage, and induction of mitochondrial oxidative stress. Like EAU, sympathetic ophthalmia also results in photoreceptor mitochondrial oxidative damage. Agents that prevent mitochondrial oxidative stress and photoreceptor apoptosis may help prevent retinal damage and preserve vision in uveitis
Choroidal neovascularization secondary to tuberculosis: Presentation and management☆
Purpose While there are many known etiologies of choroidal neovascularization (CNV), tuberculosis is not a well-known causative agent. In this case series, we highlight CNV occurring secondary to tuberculous chorioretinitis, its presentation, and its management. Observations We retrospectively reviewed the charts and imaging of four patients who presented with presumed tuberculous chorioretinitis and CNV. Three of these patients had signs of intraocular inflammation and were also found to have active macular CNV. The one remaining patient had chorioretinal scars from prior posterior uveitis and previously treated macular CNV membranes. The three patients with active disease were started on anti-tuberculosis medications and oral corticosteroids, and they also received intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) injections as needed for the CNV. There was a significant improvement in the clinical course of all three patients with active disease—the intraocular inflammation subsided, and CNV recurrences were mitigated. Upon completion of systemic treatment, all patients have remained quiescent. Conclusions and importance Our findings demonstrate that CNV may occur in the course of tuberculous chorioretinitis with marked loss of vision, and management with anti-tuberculosis medications, oral corticosteroids, and intravitreal anti-VEGF injections results in notable improvement in their clinical course
Dark hypopyon in Streptococcus bovis endogenous endophthalmitis: clinicopathologic correlations
# The Author(s) 2010. This article is published with open access at Springerlink.com Purpose The aim of this report is to present a previously unreported causative organism associated with brownpigmented hypopyon in a patient with endophthalmitis. Methods This is a retrospective case report which includes clinicopathologic correlations. Results Vitreous cultures demonstrated Streptococcus bovis infection resulting in a brown-pigmented hypopyon, with uveal pigment found intra- and extracellularly on pathologic examination of the pupillary membrane. Conclusions S. bovis endophthalmitis may be a cause of dark hypopyon, especially in patients with a history of liver disease, and, when identified, warrants colonoscopy and cardiac workup. Keywords Streptococcus bovis. Brown/dark hypopyon
Ultra-Wide-Field Fluorescein Angiography in Microscopic Polyangiitis
A 25-year-old Hispanic female presented with 5 months of dry eyes and 2 months of bilateral photophobia and decreased vision. On examination, she had bilateral anterior uveitis and mild disc edema of the left eye. A complete infectious and inflammatory work-up was positive for elevated antinuclear antibodies and p-ANCA, leading to a diagnosis of microscopic polyangiitis. One year after initial treatment and steroid taper, an ultra-wide-field fluorescein angiography revealed peripheral vasculitis, outside of the standard traditional field of view, leading to an increase in immunomodulatory therapy and illustrating the utility of wide-field angiography for managing patients with uveitis.</jats:p
Evaluation of Retinal Pigment Epithelium Layer Change in Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease With Multicontrast Optical Coherence Tomography
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Direct Detection of Reactive Nitrogen Species in Experimental Autoimmune Uveitis
PURPOSE: Demonstrate unequivocally the generation of nitric oxide in experimental autoimmune uveoretinitis by electron spin resonance spectroscopy (ESR) using ferrous iron complex of N-methyl-D-glucamine dithiocarbamate, (MGD)(2)-Fe(2+), as a spin trap. METHODS: Experimental autoimmune uveitis was induced in Lewis rats, and at the peak of the intraocular inflammation, the animals received intravitreous injections of the spin trap. The retina and choroid dissected from the enucleated globes were subjected to ESR. Similarly, the retina and choroid obtained at the peak of experimental autoimmune uveo-retinitis (EAU) were placed in a vial containing luminal, and chemiluminescence was counted on a Packard liquid scintillation analyzer. RESULTS: The ESR three-line spectrum (g=2.04; a(N)=12.5 G) obtained was characteristic of the adduct [(MGD)(2)-Fe(2+)-NO]. The majority of this signal was eliminated by the inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) specific inhibitor aminoguanidine injected inflamed retina was detected when compared with that of the non inflamed controls. The chemiluminescent activity was further increased two-fold by the addition of bicarbonate to the inflamed retina; the phenomenon is attributable only to the presence of a high steady-state concentration of peroxynitrite. CONCLUSIONS: The study shows an unequivocal presence of nitric oxide in EAU retina and choroid and the generation of peroxynitrite. High levels of these reactive nitrogen species generated in the inflamed retina and choroids are certain to cause irreversible tissue damage, especially at the susceptible sites such as photoreceptors
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