Fungal chorioretinitis with systemic candidiasis in an infant following treatment with broad spectrum antibiotics: A case report

✓ Three cases of systemic candidiasis in neurosurgical patients are presented. Two of the three patients also had endophthalmitis. All of the cases were treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics and glucocorticoids prior to the appearance of candidiasis. The authors stress the high susceptibility of neurosurgical patients to opportunistic infections of this type.

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Acquired Umbilico-Inguinal Fistula with Persistent Discharge due to Suture Reaction: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Case Reports in Medicine ◽

10.1155/2012/216345 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-2 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Muazez Cevik

Keyword(s):

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Case Report ◽

Inguinal Hernia ◽

Hernia Repair ◽

Inguinal Hernia Repair ◽

Broad Spectrum ◽

Initial Diagnosis ◽

Silk Suture ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Broad Spectrum Antibiotics

The aim of this paper is to stay a very rare umbilico-inguinal fistula (UIF) resulting from a delayed suture reaction after the use of silk suture to repair an inguinal hernia. A 3-year-old boy presented with persistent umbilical discharge. The initial diagnosis was omphalitis and he was treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics but a UIF was subsequently diagnosed. Surgery was performed to ascertain the cause of the UIF. This case demonstrates that silk suture used in inguinal hernia repair can lead to a UIF, which should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a patient presenting with persistent umbilical discharge.

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Pneumococcal Endometritis with Peritonitis: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1155/1991/686408 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 161-164

Author(s):

KI Ostrowska ◽

C Rotstein ◽

JH Thornley ◽

LA Mandell

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Broad Spectrum ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Potential Significance ◽

Broad Spectrum Antibiotics ◽

First Case

The first case of pneumococcal endometritis with peritonitis in a woman using tampons is described. The patient responded to removal of the tampon and administration of broad spectrum antibiotics. The pathogenesis of pneumococcal endometritis and peritonitis and the potential significance of a tampon in situ are discussed.

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Fourniers gangrene-A case report and literature review

Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal ◽

10.3126/jcmsn.v7i3.6713 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 62-67

Author(s):

A Agarwal ◽

A Karmacharaya ◽

S Hirachan ◽

WK Belokar

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Soft Tissue ◽

Broad Spectrum ◽

Skin Grafting ◽

Multiple Organ ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Anaerobic Microorganisms ◽

Broad Spectrum Antibiotics ◽

Appropriate Therapy ◽

Aerobic And Anaerobic

Fournier’s gangrene(FG) is a rare, necrotising fasciitis of the genitals and perineum with occasional cranial extension to the abdominal wall caused by a mixture of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms. The complications of this synergistic infection are multiple organ failure and death. Due to the aggressive nature of this condition, early diagnosis is crucial. Treatment involves extensive soft tissue debridement and broad-spectrum antibiotics. Despite appropriate therapy, mortality is high. We report a case of a gentleman who presented with gangrenous and necrotic penile, scrotal and perineal areas. Patient was successfully managed by extensive soft tissue debridement, broad spectrum antibiotics and skin grafting. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v7i3.6713 Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal, 2011, Vol-7, No-3, 62-67

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Case Report: Progression of Pre-Septal Cellulitis to Orbital Subperiosteal Abscess despite Intravenous Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics in a Child

Journal of Surgical Academia ◽

10.17845/jsa.2016.0601.14 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 62-65

Author(s):

Noor Aniah Azmi ◽

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Broad Spectrum ◽

Subperiosteal Abscess ◽

Broad Spectrum Antibiotics

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‘Bastard bush’: acacia thorn injuries and management

Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps ◽

10.1136/jramc-2018-000978 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 165 (3) ◽

pp. 204-205

Author(s):

Simon Johnstone Smail ◽

C Arthur ◽

K Hylands ◽

C J Stewart

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Broad Spectrum ◽

Lower Limb ◽

Imaging Modality ◽

Surgical Removal ◽

Ultrasound Scan ◽

Broad Spectrum Antibiotics ◽

The World

This case report outlines the presentation and management of a young soldier who sustained a lower limb acacia thorn injury while on exercise in Kenya. The injury failed to heal with a subsequent ultrasound scan revealing a large retained thorn requiring surgical removal and wash out. From this case, lessons can be learnt regarding the management of thorn injuries, which are common in exercising troops in Kenya and indeed around the world. The key take-home messages are always consider a retained thorn if wounds fail to settle, use ultrasound as the imaging modality of choice, always remove identified retained thorns and if antibiotics are required use broad-spectrum antibiotics pending culture results.

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