Ning Xu, Lei Zhu, Liyan Xiong, Jingjing Huo, Bin Wang, Xianyan Wu, Rui Tao, Qi Sa
{"title":"A Case of Central Venous Catheter-Related Bacteremia Caused by Enterococcus gallinarum","authors":"Ning Xu, Lei Zhu, Liyan Xiong, Jingjing Huo, Bin Wang, Xianyan Wu, Rui Tao, Qi Sa","doi":"10.1155/2023/9063371","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/9063371","url":null,"abstract":"A chicken farmer with cirrhosis and renal failure presented with an unusual case of catheter-related bacteremia. Testing with the VITEK® 2 Compact system, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, and 16S rDNA sequencing identified the pathogen as E. gallinarum. This case demonstrates the importance of maintaining a high level of contextual awareness in patients exposed to avian species to make an informed diagnosis and provide prompt treatment.","PeriodicalId":9608,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Infectious Diseases","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135968600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maria Celeste Ruiz Holgado, Joanna Iris Depasupil, Michael Stracher, Esra Fakioglu, Lily Q Lew
{"title":"<i>Staphylococcus schleiferi</i>: An Uncommon Pathogen in an Immunocompetent Adolescent with Chronic Osteomyelitis.","authors":"Maria Celeste Ruiz Holgado, Joanna Iris Depasupil, Michael Stracher, Esra Fakioglu, Lily Q Lew","doi":"10.1155/2023/9597582","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2023/9597582","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Staphylococcus schleiferi</i> represents an uncommon pathogen in human infections. As a veterinary pathogen, <i>S. schleiferi</i> causes canine ear and skin infections. Chronic osteomyelitis is a progressive process characterized by bone destruction and the formation of sequestrum. It may be a sequela of untreated or undertreated acute osteomyelitis or septic arthritis. Descriptions detailing the pathogenicity and virulence of <i>S. schleiferi</i> osteomyelitis were limited to a few case reports. Among the three reported cases of <i>S. schleiferi</i> osteomyelitis, immunosuppression, malignancy, and recent surgical procedures were comorbidities. Compared to those who are immunosuppressed, immunocompetent individuals are generally not susceptible to uncommon microorganisms. Early detection of osteomyelitis, aggressive appropriate prolonged antimicrobial treatment and a multidisciplinary approach contribute to optimal recovery. We report the first case of <i>S. schleiferi</i> chronic osteomyelitis in an immunocompetent adolescent.</p>","PeriodicalId":9608,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Infectious Diseases","volume":"2023 ","pages":"9597582"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10586892/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49688854","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}
{"title":"Carbapenem-Resistant <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> Bloodstream Infection in a Ghanaian Patient with Unilateral Diaphragmatic Eventration and HIV Type 1 Infection.","authors":"Yvonne Ayerki Nartey, Augustine Boakye Donkor, Ampem Darko Jnr Siaw, Oluwayemisi Esther Ekor, Bashiru Babatunde Jimah","doi":"10.1155/2023/9930291","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2023/9930291","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Carbapenem-resistant <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> infection is a critically prioritized pathogen by the World Health Organization and a cause for growing concern due to increased mortality among hospitalised patients. Phrenic nerve palsy is a rare complication of herpes zoster infection of the C3, C4, and C5 nerve roots. We present a case of bloodstream carbapenem-resistant <i>A. baumannii</i> infection in a Ghanaian patient with HIV type 1 infection and multiple risk factors, including unilateral diaphragmatic eventration with compression atelectasis likely secondary to phrenic nerve palsy due to herpes zoster infection, consequently leading to recurrent hospital and ICU admission. In this case, we emphasize the need for clinicians in LMICs to be aware of CRAB, in order to advocate for the availability of evidence-based medicines in resource-limited settings for appropriate treatment. In addition, we illustrate the importance of a high index of suspicion for infection with carbapenem-resistant organisms such as <i>A. baumannii</i> and highlight a rare and severe complication of herpes zoster infection in the form of phrenic nerve palsy and consequent diaphragmatic eventration.</p>","PeriodicalId":9608,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Infectious Diseases","volume":"2023 ","pages":"9930291"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10586909/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49688855","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}
Isabel Cristina Hurtado, Raul Vallejo-Serna, Juan Sebastian Hurtado-Zapata, Sandra Patricia Misnaza
{"title":"Guillain-Barré Syndrome Post COVID-19 Vaccination with ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 Vaccine: A Colombian Case Report.","authors":"Isabel Cristina Hurtado, Raul Vallejo-Serna, Juan Sebastian Hurtado-Zapata, Sandra Patricia Misnaza","doi":"10.1155/2023/3290956","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2023/3290956","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Adverse events after vaccination against COVID-19 include rare events, such as Guillain-Barré syndrome. <i>Study Aims</i>. Documentation of clinical and temporary characteristics of the Guillain-Barré syndrome after using anti-COVID-19 ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine. <i>Case Presentation</i>. An adult, 29-year-old male, without relevant medical history, who developed neuromuscular symptoms nine days after administration of the first dose of anti-COVID-19 ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Symptoms appeared nine days after vaccination, with lower limbs paresthesia. Three days later, paresthesia of upper limbs occurred. The following day, distal weakness of limbs, with standing and gripping difficulties, occurred. The clinical evaluation demonstrated dysarthria, incomplete palpebral closure, bilateral facial, and tongue paresis. The electromyography was compatible with a motor demyelinating polyneuropathy, confirming the diagnosis of the Guillain-Barré syndrome. Management with five sessions of plasma exchange was prescribed, with favorable clinical results.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Clinical and laboratory tests confirmed the Guillain-Barré syndrome and the time elapsed from the date of the vaccine administration to the appearance of initial symptoms, added to the absence of other causes, and allowed to establish that the disease was caused by the vaccination.</p>","PeriodicalId":9608,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Infectious Diseases","volume":"2023 ","pages":"3290956"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10586427/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49688856","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}
Thuraya Al-Busaidi, Fatma Al-Bulushi, Adil Al-Zadjali, Abdulaziz Bakathir, Abdullah Balkhair, Ibrahim Al Busaidi
{"title":"Overcoming the Odds: Successful Treatment of Disseminated Mucormycosis with Gastrointestinal and Jaw Involvement in a Patient with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.","authors":"Thuraya Al-Busaidi, Fatma Al-Bulushi, Adil Al-Zadjali, Abdulaziz Bakathir, Abdullah Balkhair, Ibrahim Al Busaidi","doi":"10.1155/2023/5556540","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2023/5556540","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Disseminated mucormycosis is a rare life-threatening fungal infection that is uniquely seen in severely immunocompromised patients including those with hematological malignancies. We report a case of disseminated mucormycosis with a biopsy-proven gastrointestinal and oral cavity involvement in a patient with acute myeloid leukemia during induction chemotherapy. The patient had a successful outcome with limited resection of the involvement bowel segment, multiple maxillary dental extractions, debridement of the alveolus and hard palate, and combined antifungal therapy. After clinical improvement, stable infection on serial abdominal imaging, and completion of 6 weeks of combined antifungal therapy, consolidation chemotherapy was given, and molecular remission was achieved. The patient remained clinically well on secondary antifungal prophylaxis.</p>","PeriodicalId":9608,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Infectious Diseases","volume":"2023 ","pages":"5556540"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10564569/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41192164","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}
Maryam Hasanzarrini, Amir Mohammad Salehi, Samira Nirumandi Jahromi
{"title":"Development of Peptic Ulcer following Second Shot of Sputnik V Vaccine: A Case Report and Literature Review of Rare Side Effects of Sputnik V Vaccine.","authors":"Maryam Hasanzarrini, Amir Mohammad Salehi, Samira Nirumandi Jahromi","doi":"10.1155/2023/9989515","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/9989515","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Considering the global spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it is expected that vaccination against its causative agent, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), will reduce the related morbidity and mortality. However, the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines and their potential and unknown side effects are a matter of concern. With the ongoing development and implementation of COVID-19 vaccination programs around the world, the side effects, safety, and effectiveness of these vaccines are gradually being reported, providing researchers with valuable information that can affect the production and utilization of the COVID-19 vaccines. The present study intended to report a case of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) development following vaccination with Gam-COVID-Vac, a vector-based COVID-19 vaccine containing two recombinant human adenoviruses (rAd26 and rAd5).</p>","PeriodicalId":9608,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Infectious Diseases","volume":"2023 ","pages":"9989515"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10539083/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41107961","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}
Tariq Abdul Hamid, Nayab Mustafa, Almas Zulfiquar Parkar, Sherin Marina Varghese, Ossama Sayedahmed, Mohammed Ghanaim
{"title":"Manifestation of Guillain-Barre Syndrome in a Case of Monkeypox Virus Infection: A Rare Case Report.","authors":"Tariq Abdul Hamid, Nayab Mustafa, Almas Zulfiquar Parkar, Sherin Marina Varghese, Ossama Sayedahmed, Mohammed Ghanaim","doi":"10.1155/2023/2426659","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/2426659","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Monkeypox virus (MPXV) is one of the rare zoonotic infections caused by orthopoxvirus. MPXV has recently been an evolving threat to public health with its contagious human-to-human transmission. Various presentations of MPXV infection have been reported ranging from generalised symptoms such as fever, chills, body aches, and swollen lymph nodes to dermatological presentations. Neurological manifestations that have been reported include headaches, myalgia, seizures, and even mood disturbances. Postinfectious complications such as encephalitis, vision problems, and skin infections have also been noticed. Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is an acquired acute inflammatory polyradiculoneuropathy characterized by progressive, symmetrical, proximal, and distal tingling and weakness. Although various microorganisms are known to cause GBS and have been linked to the smallpox vaccine, they are rarely linked to MPXV disease. In this report, we describe a case of a confirmed monkeypox infection in a patient presenting with Guillain-Barre Syndrome.</p>","PeriodicalId":9608,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Infectious Diseases","volume":"2023 ","pages":"2426659"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10506871/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41100775","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}
Mhd Mustafa Albitar, Nafiza Martini, Sandy Alkhalil, Tamim Alsuliman, Ali Alrstom
{"title":"Malaria and an Amoebic Abscess in a Returning Traveler from Liberia.","authors":"Mhd Mustafa Albitar, Nafiza Martini, Sandy Alkhalil, Tamim Alsuliman, Ali Alrstom","doi":"10.1155/2023/1466397","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2023/1466397","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Malaria is an infectious <i>Anopheles</i> mosquito-borne disease caused by five different eukaryotic protozoa parasites. Amoebiasis is a parasitic infection caused by <i>Entamoeba histolytica</i>. Both diseases are widespread in Liberia. A returning traveler was diagnosed and treated for malaria, and 20 days later, an amoebic liver abscess was discovered, meaning that the malaria infection masked the amoebic infection, which emphasizes the importance of a complete examination of returning travelers, especially for those returning from Sub-Saharan Africa, where coinfections are more common. Herein, we propose that the relationship between Malaria and amoebic liver abscesses should be explored by researching the effects of malaria on ferritin levels and the immune components in the liver and whether it helps the emergence of hepatic amoebic abscesses or not.</p>","PeriodicalId":9608,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Infectious Diseases","volume":"2023 ","pages":"1466397"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10374365/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9901467","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}
{"title":"Disseminated Tuberculosis Mimicking as Crohn's Disease in a Paediatric Patient.","authors":"Elizabeth Feenstra, Yentl Driesen, Nicolette Moes, Nathalie Jouret, Koen Vanden Driessche","doi":"10.1155/2023/7312630","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2023/7312630","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tuberculosis is an important infectious disease for children worldwide. The clinical presentation of tuberculosis in children is diverse and, depending on the affected organs, it is often accompanied with nonspecific symptoms that can mimic other diseases. In this report, we present a case of disseminated tuberculosis in an 11-year-old boy with intestinal followed by pulmonary involvement. The diagnosis was delayed for several weeks due to the clinical picture which was mimicking Crohn's disease, the known difficulties in diagnostic tests and the improvement on meropenem. This case demonstrates the importance of a detailed microscopic examination of gastrointestinal biopsies and the tuberculostatic effect of meropenem which physicians should be aware of.</p>","PeriodicalId":9608,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Infectious Diseases","volume":"2023 ","pages":"7312630"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10325872/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9810950","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}
{"title":"Coinfection with SARS-CoV-2 and Cytomegalovirus in a Patient with Mild COVID-19.","authors":"Kazuya Ura, Yumi Goubaru, Misato Motoya, Hidehiro Ishii","doi":"10.1155/2023/6684783","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2023/6684783","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Persistent fever due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a considerable issue for patients and physicians that requires a broad differential diagnosis and evaluation of complications. Coinfections with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and various respiratory viruses have also been reported. In severe cases of COVID-19, cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation or CMV coinfection with SARS-CoV-2 has been reported in association with critical illnesses and immunosuppressive therapy; however, in mild COVID-19 cases, CMV coinfection with SARS-CoV-2 has been reported only in severely immunocompromised patients, and its incidence and clinical importance remain unclear. Herein, we report a rare case of coinfection with SARS-CoV-2 and CMV in a patient with mild COVID-19 and untreated diabetes mellitus, which led to persistent fever for approximately 4 weeks. CMV coinfection should be considered in patients with COVID-19 who exhibit persistent fever.</p>","PeriodicalId":9608,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Infectious Diseases","volume":"2023 ","pages":"6684783"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10243944/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9600578","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}