Publications by authors named "Kasey Fox"
Acute mastoiditis is an infection of the air cells in the mastoid and is primarily seen in the pediatric population. This disease usually occurs after patients develop otitis media, which can result in acute mastoiditis as a complication. Most patients usually present with generalized symptoms of an infection; however, in some instances, cerebral venous thrombosis can occur.
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- * A case is presented of a patient who arrived at the emergency department with only worsening pitting edema and subtle physical examination findings, ultimately leading to the discovery of severe heart conditions linked to infective endocarditis.
- * The case highlights the significance of thorough physical examinations and clinical judgment, emphasizing the role of tubular adenomas in causing bacteremia and the necessity for a more comprehensive approach in patient assessment.
A Rare Complication of Proteus Brain Abscess Due to Coccidioidomycosis Causing Hydrocephalus.
J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep
August 2024
is a very common gram-negative facultative anaerobe seen in urinary tract infections. This rod-shaped bacterium tends to cause urolithiasis via its ability to alkalinize the urine. However, in some cases, this bacterium has been shown to cause bacteremia as well as other complicated infections.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Procalcitonin levels have been studied to predict the benefit of adding antibiotics in a patient with acute pancreatitis. Through this study, we are searching for any possible correlation between serum procalcitonin levels and the severity of acute pancreatitis (included acute on chronic cases) to determine whether procalcitonin levels can predict a benefit from antibiotic therapy in acute pancreatitis.
Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study involving patients with acute pancreatitis and acute on chronic pancreatitis.
What You See Is Not What You Get: Germ Cell Tumor Mimicking Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis.
J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- A 30-year-old man with no significant medical history was hospitalized after experiencing severe shortness of breath, weakness, and urinary retention, having previously been diagnosed with disseminated coccidioidomycosis.
- He received an ineffective treatment with fluconazole and was hospitalized for more intensive therapy with liposomal amphotericin B, but further testing revealed a misdiagnosis of metastatic germ cell carcinoma.
- The patient's condition was too advanced for effective treatment, leading him to choose palliative care, and he passed away shortly after entering hospice, highlighting the challenges in distinguishing between severe infections and cancers.