scholarly journals Invasive infections due to Magnusiomyces capitatus: case report and review of its prevalence in China

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Mingxun Zhu ◽  
Liang Yan ◽  
Sybren de Hoog ◽  
Wanqing Liao ◽  
Hong Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Invasive Infections

scholarly journals Panton–Valentine leukocidin Staphylococcus aureus osteomyelitis of the adult tibia – a case report

2010 ◽  
Vol 92 (2) ◽  
pp. e17-e19 ◽  
Author(s):  
MJ Hall ◽  
JA Steer ◽  
J Keenan
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Surgical Management ◽  
Adult Male ◽  
Soft Tissue Infections ◽  
Musculoskeletal Infection ◽  
Invasive Infections ◽  
Panton Valentine Leukocidin ◽  
Valentine Leukocidin

Panton–Valentine leukocidin toxin producing Staphylococcus aureus (PVLSA) is known to be responsible for recurrent soft tissue infections and more serious invasive infections including necrotising pneumonia, pyomyositis, and osteomyelitis. Most reported cases involving musculoskeletal infection in adults are associated with methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) PVL-producing strains. We present the case of an adult male with PVL toxin–producing methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (MSSA) osteomyelitis of the tibia which has not previously been described in adults and highlight issues of recognition, treatment, and surgical management of PVLSA osteomyelitis.

scholarly journals Osteomyelitis Infection ofMycobacterium marinum: A Case Report and Literature Review

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao H. Nguyen ◽  
Nada Fadul ◽  
Muhammad S. Ashraf ◽  
Dawd S. Siraj
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Soft Tissue Infection ◽  
Immunocompromised Patient ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Immunocompromised Patients ◽  
Deep Soft Tissue ◽  
Invasive Infections

Mycobacterium marinum(M. marinum) is a ubiquitous waterborne organism that grows optimally at temperatures around 30°C. It is a nontuberculousMycobacteriumfound in nonchlorinated water with worldwide prevalence. It is the most common atypicalMycobacteriumthat causes opportunistic infection in humans.M. marinumcan cause superficial infections and localized invasive infections in humans, with the hands being the sites most frequently affected. It can cause skin lesions, which are either single, papulonodular lesions, confined to an extremity, or may resemble cutaneous sporotrichosis. This infection can also cause deeper infections including tenosynovitis, bursitis, arthritis, and osteomyelitis. Disseminated infections and visceral involvements have been reported in immunocompromised patients. We here report a case of severe deep soft tissue infection with necrotizing fasciitis and osteomyelitis of the left upper extremity (LUE) caused byM. marinumin an immunocompromised patient.

scholarly journals Mixed Etiology COVID-19 Associated Pulmonary Aspergillosis (CAPA)—A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 877
Author(s):  
Dan Alexandru Toc ◽  
Carmen Costache ◽  
Alexandru Botan ◽  
Razvan Marian Mihaila ◽  
Ioana Alina Colosi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Pulmonary Aspergillosis ◽  
First Case ◽  
Invasive Infections ◽  
Shed Light ◽  
Aspergillus Section

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has proved to be a significant risk addition for invasive infections with Aspergillus. Even though there are plenty of data about the COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA), especially involving Aspergillus fumigatus, recent studies are presenting cases of CAPA involving more than one species of Aspergillus. We report the first case of a SARS-CoV-2 patient associating co-infection with, most likely, Aspergillus section Fumigati and Aspergillus section Flavi from Romania, and we review the existing medical literature in order to shed light upon mixed etiology cases of CAPA. Since mortality remains high in these cases, there is an acute need for more information about the interaction between SARS-CoV-2 and Aspergillus spp., and the therapies for CAPA. The emerging number of cases and the high mortality rate must be considered an incentive for future research.

Two cases of severe invasive infections in children caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 14 — case report

2009 ◽  
Vol 54 (6) ◽  
pp. 563-565
Author(s):  
H. Hupková ◽  
I. Urbančíková ◽  
K. Bazárová ◽  
Z. Szovenyová ◽  
V. Fandáková ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Streptococcus Pneumoniae ◽  
Invasive Infections

scholarly journals Invasive infections with a coagulase-negative staphylococcus in an immunocompromised patient: case report and review of the literature

2008 ◽  
Vol 87 (9) ◽  
pp. 771-772 ◽  
Author(s):  
Goda Choi ◽  
Maaike P. J. van den Borne ◽  
Caroline E. Visser ◽  
Marie José Kersten ◽  
Arnon P. Kater
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Immunocompromised Patient ◽  
Coagulase Negative Staphylococcus ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Patient Case ◽  
Invasive Infections

A Mycobacterium chimaera infection after 12 years since cardiac surgery: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Fabricci ◽  
O G B Vacchi ◽  
E Scarpis ◽  
L Brunelli ◽  
S Nalon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Incubation Period ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Surgical Infection ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Confirmation Test ◽  
Hospital Infection Control ◽  
Invasive Infections

Abstract Issues Mycobacterium chimaera bacterium, firstly identified in 2004, is mainly present in drinking water but is generally not harmful for human health. Incubation period ranges from 3 to 72 months, with a median of 17 months. Clinical signs are fever, weakness and weight loss. The infection has a lethality rate of 50%. Invasive infections are associated to the use of Heater-Cooler-Devices (HCD) in cardiovascular surgery. Description of the Problem This work reports on an unexpected Mycobacterium chimaera infection case occurred after a time period much longer than what literature reports for both incubation and surgical infection. In January 2007, a 67-year-old man underwent cardiac surgery for an aortic dissection Stanford type A, with implantation of an ascending aorta prosthesis at Udine Academic Hospital (Italy). After a chronic heart failure relapse occurred in September 2018, he developed fever of unknown origins, sepsis, and then he underwent surgery to substitute the vascular prothesis. In January 2019 the clinical condition of the patient got worse and he died in September 2019. Results The first level bacterial culture turned out to be positive for Mycobacteria, so the second level molecular biology test was carried out with GenoType NTM-DR. This analysis revealed a specific positivity for Mycobacterium chimaera. The confirmation test on the Heater-Cooler-Device (HCD) could not be carried out as this device was scrapped since years. Lessons This case report suggests that Mycobacterium chimaera incubation period can be extremely variable. Therefore, when performing differential diagnosis, it should be considered even for those patients who underwent cardiac surgery more than 5 years prior clinical manifestation. We suggest extending the current ECDC's exposure criteria, assuming that incubation period could cover the entire patient's life. Key messages Mycobacterium chimaera can have an incubation period much longer than what is usually described in literature and ECDC guidelines. This report can be considered a starting point to improve the hospital infection control surveillance system in hospitals performing cardiac surgery.

Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case History ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

Intensive Stuttering Therapy With Telepractice Follow-up: A Case Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzan Irani ◽  
Rodney Gabel
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Therapeutic Intervention ◽  
Intensive Therapy ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Eclectic Approach

This case report describes the positive outcome of a therapeutic intervention that integrated an intensive, residential component with follow-up telepractice for a 21 year old male who stutters. This therapy utilized an eclectic approach to intensive therapy in conjunction with a 12-month follow-up via video telepractice. The results indicated that the client benefited from the program as demonstrated by a reduction in percent stuttered syllables, a reduction in stuttering severity, and a change in attitudes and feelings related to stuttering and speaking.

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