Norwegian scabies in HIV/AIDS.

This case describes a patient presenting with significant crusting on his upper and lower extremities found to be Norweigan scabies, which led to a diagnosis of HIV and then AIDS. Norweigan scabies should be considered in the setting of an atypical dermatologic presentation that has failed multiple outpatient therapies.

endocarditis in an immunocompetent host.

This case describes an 83-year-old immunocompetent woman who presented to the emergency department with complaints of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. She was found to have evidence of embolic stroke secondary to endocarditis. This case emphasizes the challenge of diagnosing fungal endocarditis, as it can be difficult to culture, and the importance of broad differentials even in patients with no obvious risk factors.