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From cradle to late life: Chicken pox in a sixty-one year old man

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IDCases Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02153

Milad Shemshadi , Lotfollah Davoodi , Amirmasoud Taheri

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A rare neurological complication of dengue: Guillain-Barré Syndrome in a dengue fever patient

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IDCases Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02160

Ibrahim Nagmeldin Hassan , Siddig Yaqub , Mohamed Ibrahim , Ghada Aljaili , Nagmeldin Abuassa

{"title":"A rare neurological complication of dengue: Guillain-Barré Syndrome in a dengue fever patient","authors":"Ibrahim Nagmeldin Hassan , Siddig Yaqub , Mohamed Ibrahim , Ghada Aljaili , Nagmeldin Abuassa","doi":"10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02160","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02160","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Dengue fever is a common viral illness in tropical and subtropical regions, typically presenting with fever, myalgia, and hemorrhagic symptoms. While neurological complications are rare, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a known but uncommon sequelae of viral infections, including dengue.</div></div><div><h3>Case presentation</h3><div>We report the case of a previously healthy 32-year-old male who developed acute flaccid paralysis secondary to GBS following a dengue fever infection. The patient initially presented with classic dengue symptoms—fever, severe headache, retro-orbital pain, and myalgia. Following resolution of the acute dengue phase, he developed ascending muscle weakness, areflexia, and numbness in both legs. Electromyography confirmed a diagnosis of GBS, and cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed albuminocytologic dissociation. The patient was treated with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), leading to significant clinical improvement, with gradual recovery of motor function.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>This case highlights the rare but significant neurological complication of GBS following dengue fever. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for GBS in patients recovering from dengue, especially in endemic regions. Early diagnosis and treatment with IVIG or plasmapheresis are critical for improving outcomes in these patients.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Dengue fever can lead to severe neurological sequelae such as GBS, and early recognition and intervention can prevent long-term disability. This case underscores the need for vigilance in identifying such complications in patients recovering from viral infections.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47045,"journal":{"name":"IDCases","volume":"39 ","pages":"Article e02160"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143158932","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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Otomyiasis caused by Lucilia Sericata: A case report

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IDCases Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02163

Makram Tbini , Chaima Ben Ammar , Ines Riahi , Mabrouk Chamakh , Mamia Ben Salah

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Unusual findings in diarrheal disease: Detection of a microscopic entity of unclear significance

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IDCases Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02189

J. Zintgraff , M. Peña , V. Di Matteo , R. Astesana , A. Fernández Garcés , G. Astudillo

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Intracellular but not undetectable: A case of Francisella tularensis pericarditis

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IDCases Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2024.e02145

Nicholas P. Bergeron , Cameron G. Gmehlin , Haris Akhtar , Kemar O. Barrett , Sara S. Inglis , Lawrence J. Sinak , Charanjit S. Rihal , Daniel C. DeSimone

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A case of acute community-acquired pneumonia caused by Tropheryma whipplei in pregnant woman without predisposing medical conditions 一例由 Tropheryma whipplei 引起的急性社区获得性肺炎病例，孕妇无诱发疾病。

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IDCases Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2024.e02123

Hao Wang , Hongna Yang

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Blasto-ing through the chest wall: Empyema necessitans due to pulmonary blastomycosis

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IDCases Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02185

Cameron G. Gmehlin , Nicholas P. Bergeron , Vaishnavi Ramesh , Haris Akhtar , Zelalem Temesgen

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Two patients with endometriosis require peripregnancy surgical treatment for pelvic abscesses after egg collection and embryo transfer

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IDCases Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02184

Tatsunori Shiraishi , Masafumi Toyoshima , Masao Ichikawa , Shigeo Akira

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The cruciality of increasing index of suspicion for atypical Bartonella henselae in pediatric patients: A case series

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IDCases Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02192

Victoria Vazquez , Lorraine Bermudez-Rivera , Arino Neto , Vanessa Perez , Adriana Cadilla , Linette Sande

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A fatal case of disseminated Cladophialophora bantiana infection in a renal transplant recipient 肾移植受者弥散性班提亚氏克氏菌感染1例死亡。

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IDCases Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2024.e02128

Kali Maniam , Rabeeya Sabzwari , Daniel Carlsen

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