Publications by authors named "Molly Antonson"
is a dimorphic fungus that causes pulmonary, disseminated, or, rarely, primary cutaneous disease. Primary cutaneous histoplasmosis presents with non-specific skin lesions, which can lead to poor patient outcomes due to diagnostic challenges and delays in diagnosis. A 62-year-old male on immunosuppressive medications for lupus nephritis presented to the emergency department with 24 hours of altered mental status.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHepatic Abscesses and Associated Osteomyelitis in a Pediatric Patient.
Case Rep Infect Dis
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Cat scratch disease is caused by a Gram-negative bacillus from cat saliva or scratches, presenting primarily as localized swelling or regional lymph nodes.
- Rare complications can occur, including serious issues affecting the liver and bones, such as hepatic abscesses and osteomyelitis, especially in children with a history of cat exposure.
- A 2-year-old boy with a severe case was treated successfully with azithromycin and rifampin after showing symptoms like fever and musculoskeletal pain, highlighting the importance of abdominal imaging in diagnostics for this condition.