scholarly journals First Case of Bacteremia and Epididymo-orchitis Caused by Oceanobacillus oncorhynchi subspecies incaldanensis in an Immunocompetent Patient

2022 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 290-292
Author(s):  
Mutbyul Kim ◽  
Jae Hwi Choi ◽  
Hyoshim Shin ◽  
Woo Kon Lee ◽  
Jung-Hyun Byun
Keyword(s):  
Immunocompetent Patient ◽  
First Case

Scytalidium dimidiatum associated invasive fungal sinusitis in an immunocompetent patient

2014 ◽  
Vol 128 (11) ◽  
pp. 1018-1021 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Hariri ◽  
N Choudhury ◽  
H A Saleh
Keyword(s):  
Corticosteroid Treatment ◽  
Fruit Trees ◽  
Immunocompetent Patient ◽  
Human Infection ◽  
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery ◽  
Sinus Surgery ◽  
Fungal Sinusitis ◽  
Endemic Region ◽  
Invasive Fungal Sinusitis ◽  
First Case

AbstractBackground:Scytalidium dimidiatum is a soil and plant pathogen that frequently affects fruit trees, but can also cause human infection. There are only two reported cases of invasive fungal sinusitis involving this rare micro-organism.Objective:This paper reports the first case of invasive fungal sinusitis caused by Scytalidium dimidiatum occurring in a young immunocompetent patient from a non-endemic region, and discusses potential sources of exposure and relevance of local factors.Method:Case report.Results:The patient was treated successfully with a combination of functional endoscopic sinus surgery, and antifungal and corticosteroid treatment.Conclusion:This paper describes the first reported case of invasive fungal sinusitis secondary to Scytalidium dimidiatum in a young immunocompetent patient from a non-endemic region. Importance is placed on following a systematic process of investigation and management, and adhering to well-defined basic surgical principles.

scholarly journals First Case of Human Cerebral Taenia martis Cysticercosis

2015 ◽  
Vol 53 (8) ◽  
pp. 2756-2759 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Brunet ◽  
Aurélien Benoilid ◽  
Stéphane Kremer ◽  
Constanza Dalvit ◽  
Nicolas Lefebvre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Larval Stage ◽  
Immunocompetent Patient ◽  
Intermediate Hosts ◽  
Biopsy Material ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Dna Analyses ◽  
First Case

Taenia martis is a tapeworm affecting mustelids, with rodents serving as intermediate hosts. The larval stage (cysticercus) has been found before only rarely in humans or primates. We hereby describe a case of cerebral T. martis cysticercosis in a French immunocompetent patient, confirmed by DNA analyses of biopsy material.

scholarly journals Disseminated toxoplasmosis in an immunocompetent patient from Peruvian Amazon

2010 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Nunura ◽  
Tania Vásquez ◽  
Sergio Endo ◽  
Daniela Salazar ◽  
Alejandrina Rodriguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Muscle Biopsy ◽  
Blood Smear ◽  
Immunocompetent Patient ◽  
Peruvian Amazon ◽  
Thick Blood Smear ◽  
First Case ◽  
Hip Extension

We report a case of severe toxoplasmosis in an immunocompetent patient, characterized by pneumonia, retinochoroiditis, hepatitis and myositis. Diagnosis was confirmed by serology, T. gondii in thick blood smear and presence of bradyzoites in muscle biopsy. Treatment with pyrimethamine plus sulfadoxine was successful but visual acuity and hip extension were partially recovered. This is the first case report of severe toxoplasmosis in an immunocompetent patient from Peru.

scholarly journals Aspergillus aortitis in an immunocompetent patient presenting with acute endophthalmitis

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph M. Rocco ◽  
Maggie K. Benson
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Disease Process ◽  
Infectious Agent ◽  
Immunocompetent Patient ◽  
Endogenous Endophthalmitis ◽  
Laboratory Studies ◽  
Aortic Pseudoaneurysm ◽  
First Case ◽  
Ascending Aortic Pseudoaneurysm

Aspergillus is a common environmental mold most often recognized as an infectious agent in patients with severe immune compromise. We present a case of an immunocompetent patient presenting with endogenous endophthalmitis in the absence of other infectious symptoms. The search for a systemic source revealed an ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm. Surgical resection and pathology revealed angioinvasive aspergillus aortitis. Recent cardiac surgery has been noted to be a risk factor for angioinvasive aspergillosis. Diagnosis is difficult as symptoms are mild and laboratory studies are often normal. To our knowledge this is the first case of aspergillus aortitis presenting as endogenous endophthalmitis without systemic signs of inflammation. These patients have a high mortality rate therefore early recognition is essential. It is important to consider angioinvasive aspergillus infections in patients with prior cardiac surgery presenting with occult embolic phenomena. Only with early diagnosis and prompt treatment can we improve outcomes of this disease process.

scholarly journals First case report of Nocardia brasiliensis infection causing necrotizing fasciitis in an immunocompetent patient

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (5) ◽  
pp. 824-825 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yung-Cheng Lin ◽  
Zheng-Yi Huang ◽  
Jun-Ren Sun ◽  
Ching-Mei Yu ◽  
Ching-Hsun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Immunocompetent Patient ◽  
Nocardia Brasiliensis ◽  
First Case

scholarly journals Acute Otitis due toVibrio fluvialisafter Swimming

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping-Jen Chen ◽  
Chi-Chou Tseng ◽  
Huan-Tee Chan ◽  
Chien-Ming Chao
Keyword(s):  
Clavulanic Acid ◽  
Immunocompetent Patient ◽  
Identification System ◽  
Successful Completion ◽  
Vibrio Fluvialis ◽  
First Case ◽  
Amoxicillin Clavulanic Acid

A 40-year-old female presented with purulent exudate through the left auditive duct and pain in the left ear region, which intensified during mastication. After collection of the pus from the left ear lesion, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid for seven days was prescribed for a presumed diagnosis of acute otitis. Four days later, the pus culture grewV. fluvialiswhich is further identified by API 20E identification system (bioMérieux). Following the successful completion of a course of antibiotics, the patient recovered completely and without complication. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case ofVibrio fluvialisotitis after swimming in an immunocompetent patient.

Cervical spondylitis due to Phaeoacremonium venezuelense in an immunocompetent patient. A first case report

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Mostofi ◽  
D. Blanchet ◽  
D. Marnet ◽  
P. Abboud ◽  
D. Jeanbourquin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Immunocompetent Patient ◽  
First Case

scholarly journals Strongyloidiasis: The Cause of Multiple Gastrointestinal Ulcers in an Immunocompetent Individual

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shail Sheth ◽  
Fady Asslo ◽  
Rabih Hallit ◽  
Raymund Sison ◽  
Muhammad Afridi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eosinophil Count ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain ◽  
Strongyloides Stercoralis ◽  
Immunocompetent Patient ◽  
Parasitic Disease ◽  
Peripheral Eosinophilia ◽  
Laboratory Examination ◽  
Tropical Regions ◽  
Immunocompetent Individual ◽  
First Case

Strongyloidiasis is a common parasitic disease in tropical regions of the world. Infection withStrongyloides stercoralisusually remains asymptomatic with peripheral eosinophilia and uncontrolled growth. Consequently, immunocompromised individuals are at a higher risk of complications of this disease. We present a case of an immunocompetent patient whose complaint of acute abdominal pain was found to be due to gastric and duodenal ulcerations. Laboratory examination revealed significantly elevated absolute eosinophil count at 11,466/mm3(normal 0–700/mm3). The duodenal biopsy revealed parasitic ova and adult worms suggestive ofStrongyloides stercoralisnematode with increased eosinophils in the tissue. We report the first case of multiple gastric and duodenal ulcerations due toStrongyloides stercoralisin an immunocompetent patient. We suggest that the elevated eosinophil count played a central role in the pathogenesis.

scholarly journals Imiquimod triggering varicella zoster reactivation in an immunocompetent patient

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 990
Author(s):  
Thomas Jonathan Stewart ◽  
Andrea Tomizawa ◽  
Robert Rosen
Keyword(s):  
Basal Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Basal Cell ◽  
Immunocompetent Patient ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
First Case ◽  
Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma

Imiquimod is widely used for the treatment of superficial basal cell carcinoma as well as several other dermatologic conditions. While its local immunostimulatory action is well proven, its potential for systemic immunomodulation has been less well described. We report the first case (to our knowledge) of varicella zoster reactivation caused by Imiquimod in an immunocompetent patient. 

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