scholarly journals Brucellosis Initially Misidentified as Ochrobactrum anthropi Bacteremia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Srinivasa Nithin Gopalsamy ◽  
Aditi Ramakrishnan ◽  
Mustaf M Shariff ◽  
Julie Gabel ◽  
Skyler Brennan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Case Report ◽  
The United States ◽  
Ochrobactrum Anthropi ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Automated Identification ◽  
Feral Swine ◽  
Brucella Suis ◽  
Swine Population ◽  
Automated Identification Systems

Abstract Automated identification systems may misidentify Brucella, the causative agent of brucellosis, which may be re-emerging in the United States as the result of an expanding feral swine population. We present a case of Brucella suis likely associated with feral swine exposure that was misidentified as Ochrobactrum anthropi, a phylogenetic relative.

scholarly journals Acute Renal Failure and Jaundice without Methemoglobinemia in a Patient with Phenazopyridine Overdose: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Ian Holmes ◽  
Nathaniel Berman ◽  
Vinicius Domingues
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Renal Failure ◽  
Renal Function ◽  
Acute Renal Failure ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Hemolytic Anemia ◽  
Normal Renal Function ◽  
Urine Output ◽  
The United States ◽  
Review Of The Literature

Phenazopyridine is a commonly used urinary analgesic available throughout the United States. Ingestion of large quantities can lead to methemoglobinemia, hemolytic anemia, jaundice, and acute renal failure. We report a case of a 78-year-old male with previously normal renal function who developed acute renal failure and jaundice without methemoglobinemia or hyperbilirubinemia after taking nearly 8 g of phenazopyridine over the course of 4 days. Initially presenting with oliguria, the urine output began to increase by day 2 of his admission, and the creatinine peaked 11 days after he began taking phenazopyridine, and he was discharged safely soon after. To our knowledge, this is the first such case of renal failure and jaundice without methemoglobinemia or hemolytic anemia in an adult patient with normal renal function.

First culture-proven gastrointestinal entermophthoromycosis in the United States: A case report and review of the literature

1986 ◽  
Vol 95 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
James H. Schmidt ◽  
Richard J. Howard ◽  
Jane L. Chen ◽  
K. Kendall Pierson
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Case Report ◽  
The United States ◽  
Review Of The Literature

scholarly journals Case of Ovarian Cancer in a Woman with Undiagnosed Graves’ Disease: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 452-454
Author(s):  
Timothy M. Markman ◽  
Maurie Markman ◽  
Bennett W. Clark
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Case Report ◽  
The United States ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Graves Disease ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Potential Significance ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Risk Populations

Epithelial ovarian cancer (OC) is a leading cause of death among females in the United States, due in part to challenges of diagnosis in the early stages of the disease. While efforts are underway to develop a high-quality screening test, it is equally important to consider whether high-risk populations are appropriate to screen. One such population may be females with hyperthyroidism, as epidemiologic studies have shown an association between this condition and OC. In this report, we present a case of a female with OC and Graves’ disease to highlight the potential significance of this association.

scholarly journals Automated systems for identification of microorganisms.

1992 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 302-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
C E Stager ◽  
J R Davis
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Clinical Microbiology ◽  
The United States ◽  
Performance Characteristics ◽  
Automated Systems ◽  
Automated Identification ◽  
The Past ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Automated Instruments ◽  
Automated Identification Systems

Automated instruments for the identification of microorganisms were introduced into clinical microbiology laboratories in the 1970s. During the past two decades, the capabilities and performance characteristics of automated identification systems have steadily progressed and improved. This article explores the development of the various automated identification systems available in the United States and reviews their performance for identification of microorganisms. Observations regarding deficiencies and suggested improvements for these systems are provided.

scholarly journals Tuberculosis of the Adrenal Gland: A Case Report and Review of the Literature of Infections of the Adrenal Gland

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jagriti Upadhyay ◽  
Praveen Sudhindra ◽  
George Abraham ◽  
Nitin Trivedi
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Adrenal Gland ◽  
Adrenal Insufficiency ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Adrenal Glands ◽  
Developing World ◽  
The United States ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Uncommon Presentation

Infections of the adrenal glands remain an important cause of adrenal insufficiency, especially in the developing world. Indeed, when Thomas Addison first described the condition that now bears his name over 150 years ago, the vast majority of cases were attributable to tuberculosis. Here we describe a classic, but relatively uncommon, presentation in the United States of adrenal insufficiency followed by a review of the current literature pertaining to adrenal infections.

scholarly journals Second Trimester Cervical Ectopic Pregnancy and Hemorrhage: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Jessian L. Munoz ◽  
Amanda Kalan ◽  
Katherine Singh
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Case Report ◽  
The United States ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Second Trimester ◽  
Rare Occurrence ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Ectopic Pregnancies ◽  
Cervical Ectopic Pregnancy

Cervical ectopic pregnancies are a rare occurrence in the United States. Here we present the interdisciplinary and conservative management approach to a cervical ectopic at an advanced gestational age. In addition, we review the surgical management of hemorrhage from cervical ectopic pregnancies, which is often catastrophic and life-threatening.

scholarly journals Complications of drowning: A case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (5) ◽  
pp. 284-8
Author(s):  
Felicia Anita Wijaya ◽  
I Gde Doddy Kurnia Indrawan
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Brain Damage ◽  
The United States ◽  
Accidental Death ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Death By Drowning

Unintentional drowning is the sixth most common cause of accidental death, accounting for 4,086 deaths (1.4 per 100,000) in the United States in 2007.1 In children, drowning is the second leading cause of injury-related death, and those aged 1–3 years have the highest rate of drowning.2 More than 1,400 pediatric drownings were reported in the United States in 2008.3 Many drowning deaths are due to lack of supervision in the bathtub, unprotected access to a pool, or lack of swimming skills.3 For every death by drowning, six children are hospitalized for drowning, and up to 10% of survivors experience severe brain damage.2

scholarly journals Widespread detection of antibodies to Leptospira in feral swine in the United States

2014 ◽  
Vol 143 (10) ◽  
pp. 2131-2136 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. PEDERSEN ◽  
K. L. PABILONIA ◽  
T. D. ANDERSON ◽  
S. N. BEVINS ◽  
C. R. HICKS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Domestic Animals ◽  
Pathogen Transmission ◽  
Geographical Range ◽  
Crop Damage ◽  
Feral Swine ◽  
Livestock Predation

SUMMARYAs feral swine continue to expand their geographical range and distribution across the United States, their involvement in crop damage, livestock predation, and pathogen transmission is likely to increase. Despite the relatively recent discovery of feral swine involvement in the aetiology of a variety of pathogens, their propensity to transmit and carry a wide variety of pathogens is disconcerting. We examined sera from 2055 feral swine for antibody presence to six serovars of Leptospira that can also infect humans, livestock or domestic animals. About 13% of all samples tested positive for at least one serovar, suggesting that Leptospira infection is common in feral swine. Further studies to identify the proportion of actively infected animals are needed to more fully understand the risk they pose.

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