Severe Upper Airway Obstruction in a Patient With Infectious Mononucleosis.

Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is a clinical disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Common presenting symptoms include sore throat, lymph node enlargement, fever, and malaise. Although severe upper airway obstruction is uncommon, it is a potentially fatal complication that requires immediate intervention.

Capnocytophaga sputigena Tonsillitis in a Patient With Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

is a gram-negative facultatively anaerobic, capnophilic bacterium typically residing in the human oropharyngeal flora. This opportunistic pathogen can cause a wide range of infections, from bacteremia to septic abortion. However, it is exceedingly rare for a patient to present with tonsillitis due to .

A Rare Case of a Morel-Lavallée Lesion Complicated by Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection: Diagnostic Challenges and Therapeutic Considerations.

Morel-Lavallée lesions are uncommon soft tissue injuries resulting from trauma, characterized by the separation of subcutaneous tissue from the underlying fascia. Soft tissue infections with are rare and most typically associated with hospital-acquired infections and burn wounds. This case report is regarding a 57-year-old man following a motorcycle accident who presented with a unique occurrence of an MLL complicated by infection.

A Rare Case of Herpes Simplex Virus and Cytomegalovirus Dual Infection Inducing Unremitting Ulcerative Colitis.

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a subtype of inflammatory bowel disease that results in inflammation and ulceration in the lining of the large intestine. Patients with UC are frequently prescribed immunosuppressive medications to treat their symptoms, resulting in an increased risk of reactivation of many latent viruses, including herpes simplex virus (HSV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV). However, it is rare for a patient to present with simultaneous reactivation of both viruses.

Persistent Headaches in an Avid Hiker: A Case of Chronic Coccidioidal Meningitis.

The clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of coccidioidal meningitis caused by the dimorphic pathogenic fungus ( and ) have been well documented in the literature. Despite the abundance of literature concerning this disease manifestation, it is not very commonly seen in clinical practice, delaying its diagnosis and treatment and leading to devastating neurological sequelae. Therefore, considering this disease process as a potential diagnosis in endemic areas is important for appropriate and timely treatment.

Escherichia coli: A Rare Cause of Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis.

Prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) is a complication of valve replacement associated with high morbidity and mortality. () is rarely associated with infective endocarditis (IE), accounting for less than 1% of the cases reported. The low frequency is attributed to the organism's low affinity to adhere to the endocardial endothelium.

A Rare Association Between Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

The etiopathogenesis for Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and Miller-Fisher syndrome (MFS), a variant of GBS, is well-documented in the literature. However, the association between MFS and an underlying herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection is very limited. We present a unique case of a 48-year-old man who developed diplopia, bilateral ptosis, and gait instability following an acute diarrheal illness and recurring cold sores.

A Case of Empyema Due to Actinomyces odontolyticus and Streptococcus Species Co-infection in an Immunocompetent Woman.

Actinomyces species are opportunistic pathogens, difficult to isolate, and often accompanied by other pathogens. We report the case of an immunocompetent woman who presented with respiratory distress and was discovered to have a right-sided empyema requiring chest tube drainage. species and were isolated in pleural fluid cultures.

Cryptococcal Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Man Exposed to a Pet Cockatoo: An Overlooked Zoonosis.

species are commonly isolated in the excreta of birds, but zoonotic transmission has yet to be proven. We report a case of an immunocompetent man with meningitis caused by var. with significant exposure to a pet cockatoo highly suspicious for zoonotic transmission.

TLR9 polymorphism correlates with immune activation, CD4 decline and plasma IP10 levels in HIV patients.

Background: The mechanism behind HIV mediated immune activation remains debated, although the role of virus replication in this process is increasingly evident. Toll like Receptor 9 (TLR9) has been implicated in HIV mediated immune activation via sensing of viral CpG DNA. Polymorphisms in the TLR9 gene and promoter region including TLR9 1635A/G and 1486C/T have been found to be associated with multiple infectious diseases and cancers.

A rare yet emerging cause of bacterial meningitis.

is a member of the complex. Although it is usually associated with infections in patients with cystic fibrosis, chronic granulomatous disease, and immunosuppression, central nervous infections are not commonly reported. Moreover, management of these infections is difficult due to multiple mechanisms of bacterial resistance to antimicrobial agents.

A Case of Recurrent Skin Abscesses: A Conundrum Solved after Obtaining a Thorough Sexual History.

. Despite the improvement in patient-physician communication techniques, sexuality and sexual health continue to be challenging areas for discussion during a clinical encounter. Most people are not prepared to discuss sexual matters openly as it can be perceived as negative or inappropriate.

Toluene inducing acute respiratory failure in a spray paint sniffer.

Background: Toluene, formerly known as toluol, is an aromatic hydrocarbon that is widely used as an industrial feedstock and as a solvent. Like other solvents, toluene is sometimes also used as an inhalant drug for its intoxicating properties. It has potential to cause multiple effects in the body including death.