Rhodococcus Empyema in an Immunocompetent Patient.

is a gram-positive, facultative intracellular coccobacilli that most commonly causes pulmonary infections in animals and, rarely, in immunocompromised humans. Infected patients typically experience severe pulmonic infections such as necrotizing or cavitary pneumonia. We describe a rare case of that was isolated from an empyema in a 66-year-old immunocompetent patient experiencing recurrent pleural effusions requiring multiple interventions.

A Rare Presentation of Cryptococcal Meningitis in a Treatment-Naive Patient with Sarcoidosis.

Unlabelled: is an encapsulated, yeast-like fungus that commonly lives in the environment due to soil contamination by the faeces of birds, especially pigeons. Cryptococcus is an opportunistic fungal infection frequently diagnosed in immunocompromised patients with HIV, steroid use, malignancy, history of organ transplantation, or, rarely, sarcoidosis. There have been only a few reports of cryptococcus infection in sarcoidosis patients who were not on steroid treatment.

endocarditis of bioprosthetic aortic valve presenting with recurrent embolic strokes.

Introduction: prosthetic valve endocarditis is a rare infection caused by bacteria. This bacterium is found in the normal flora of the human mouth, gastrointestinal tract and female genital tract. While there have been isolated cases of bacteraemia and endocarditis, the infections are associated with comorbidities, immune deficiency, dental manipulation procedures and other medical history.

Cryptococcal sternal osteomyelitis in a healthy woman: a review of Cryptococcus neoformans.

Cryptococcus, an opportunistic yeast, known to afflict immune-compromised patients is often overlooked in immune-competent patients. This has led to increasing morbidity and mortality worldwide. We present a case of Cryptococcus causing sternal osteomyelitis in an immune-competent individual.

Botulism toxemia following laparoscopic appendectomy.

We describe a case of botulism infection in a patient who had undergone laparoscopic appendectomy, an occurrence not previously described in the literature. This case exemplifies the need for coordination between clinical and public health personnel to ensure the immediate recognition and treatment of suspected botulism cases.