Publications by authors named "Airi Minatogawa"

bacteremia has been associated with various symptoms that can spread to diverse organs, including the meninges, which can be challenging to diagnose given the nonspecific symptoms. Early examination, including assessment of the cerebrospinal fluid, is necessary when a patient is diagnosed with bacteremia accompanied by unconsciousness. A 73-year-old male presented to our hospital complaining of general malaise without fever.

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  • - Hypereosinophilic syndrome is marked by an unusual increase in eosinophils leading to symptoms like skin issues and diarrhea, but diagnosis can be tricky due to the disease's variable symptoms and self-limiting nature.
  • - A 67-year-old patient presented with chronic diarrhea, sudden weakness, and muscle pain, leading to the diagnosis of eosinophilic gastroenteropathy, chronic urticaria, and eosinophilic myositis after multiple biopsies.
  • - The case emphasizes that chronic hypereosinophilic syndrome can have sudden acute symptoms, highlighting the necessity for rapid diagnosis and targeted treatment based on affected organs in the presence of eosinophilia.
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