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IDCases Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2024.e02124

Brenden Nago , Jeffrey E. Liu

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A rare case of Gardnerella vaginalis spondylodiscitis 罕见的阴道加德纳菌性脊柱炎1例。

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IDCases Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2024.e02126

Alex Belote, Kassem Hammoud

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Unmasking tuberculous arthritis in a prosthetic joint: Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges 揭露结核性关节炎在假体关节：诊断和治疗的挑战。

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IDCases Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2024.e02134

Asbah Rahman, Aastha Randhawa, Yu Shia Lin

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Diagnosis of disseminated cryptococcosis via iliac bone marrow aspirate analysis 髂骨髓抽吸分析诊断播散性隐球菌病。

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IDCases Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2024.e02136

Weibu Chen, Xueyan Chen

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Emergence of Coccidioides posadasii in an asymptomatic Ecuadorian patient with diabetes: A case report 厄瓜多尔无症状糖尿病患者出现波萨达球虫一例报告。

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IDCases Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2024.e02137

Zanny Bastidas , Jeannete Zurita , Gabriela Sevillano , Jesus-Elias Dawaher , Pablo Cáceres , César Delgado

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Fatal case of sepsis caused by Raoultella ornithinolytica: A rare opportunistic pathogen 一种罕见的机会致病菌——溶鸟粪拉乌尔菌致败血症致死亡病例。

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IDCases Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02156

Rifah Anwar Assadi , Husain Abdulaziz AlAwadhi , Nageeb Hussein Abdulla Hasson , Rizah Anwar Assadi

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A case of disseminated blastomycosis in New England 新英格兰播散性芽孢菌病1例。

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IDCases Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2024.e02139

Cole Royer , Matthew Owens , Kenrick Wysong , Michael Madrid , Katrina Moreau

{"title":"A case of disseminated blastomycosis in New England","authors":"Cole Royer , Matthew Owens , Kenrick Wysong , Michael Madrid , Katrina Moreau","doi":"10.1016/j.idcr.2024.e02139","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.idcr.2024.e02139","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Blastomyces</em> infections are classified as dimorphic fungal infections commonly seen geographically throughout the Mississippi and Ohio River Valleys, St. Laurence Seaways, as well as the Canadian providences of Ontario Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Although primarily endemic in the Midwestern United States, there has been a rise in cases throughout New England. Factors that could contribute to this rise of blastomycosis include a changing climate, increasing use of immunosuppressive medications as well as a greater recognition of this disease. Initial presentation of blastomycosis follows the inhalation of fungal spores which can cause flu-like symptoms or mimic acute pneumonia. Blastomycosis can also present as a disseminated infection through extrapulmonary spread in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent hosts and cases present at similar rates within the population. Here we present a case of disseminated blastomycosis in a patient from New England with no reported pre-existing risk factors. The patient developed blastomycosis osteomyelitis in the left elbow which prompted surgical intervention as well as a 12-month regimen of voriconazole therapy. This case outlines the need to adopt better surveillance practices for blastomycosis in non-endemic areas as well as highlights the imperative role of healthcare staff in implementing proper reporting measures to track the spread of blastomycosis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47045,"journal":{"name":"IDCases","volume":"39 ","pages":"Article e02139"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11750486/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143025290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Babesiosis with low parasitemia as a cause of secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in a previously healthy adult 低寄生虫血症的巴贝斯虫病是先前健康成人继发性噬血细胞性淋巴组织细胞增多症的原因

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IDCases Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02172

Max W. Jacobs , Joseph M. Rocco , Lisa K. Andersen , Thomas E. Robertson

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Acute peritonitis secondary to spontaneous rupture of hepatic hydatid cyst: A case report and literature review 肝包虫囊肿自发性破裂继发急性腹膜炎1例并文献复习

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IDCases Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02166

Imen Ben Ismail , Elmontassar Belleh Zaafouri, Hakim Zenaidi, Saber Rebii, Ayoub Zoghlami

{"title":"Acute peritonitis secondary to spontaneous rupture of hepatic hydatid cyst: A case report and literature review","authors":"Imen Ben Ismail , Elmontassar Belleh Zaafouri, Hakim Zenaidi, Saber Rebii, Ayoub Zoghlami","doi":"10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02166","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02166","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Spontaneous intraperitoneal rupture of hepatic hydatid cysts is a rare but serious complication that can lead to significant morbidity and mortality due to risks such as anaphylactic shock and secondary peritoneal hydatidosis. This report presents the case of a 59-year-old male farmer from a rural area of Tunisia who presented with severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Diagnostic imaging revealed a large hepatic cyst with free peritoneal fluid, indicating a ruptured hydatid cyst. Emergency surgery involved cyst evacuation, peritoneal lavage, and drainage. Postoperatively, the patient developed a transient biliary fistula but recovered well with albendazole therapy to prevent recurrence. Six months post-surgery, the patient remains asymptomatic. The case underscores the importance of considering hydatid disease in acute abdomen diagnoses in endemic regions and highlights the critical role of imaging and timely surgical intervention. The literature review indicates variability in the prevalence of cyst rupture and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach combining surgery and antiparasitic treatment for effective management and recurrence prevention.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47045,"journal":{"name":"IDCases","volume":"39 ","pages":"Article e02166"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143158933","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A complicated case of refractory multiple drug-resistant peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis due to teratoma 畸胎瘤致难治性多重耐药腹膜透析相关性腹膜炎的复杂病例

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IDCases Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02209

Li-Yan Mao , Yi Tang , Juan Yang

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