Epidural Abscess and Postsurgical Wound Infection in an Immunocompetent Host.

In this case, we present an immunocompetent patient who had a wound infection secondary to after undergoing a neurosurgical procedure that was complicated by an epidural abscess. The patient was treated with voriconazole and responded favorably. We highlight the need for awareness of the possibility of an infection in people without any obvious immunocompromise and advocate for the inclusion of this opportunistic fungus in the workup of postneurosurgical infections and dura-based collections.

Neurocysticercosis mimicking craniopharyngioma: A case report.

Key Clinical Message: In patients with appropriate epidemiological risk factors, neurocysticecosis should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis of suprasellar or parasellar mass lesions. As neuroimaging findings can be nonspecific, serology may be helpful, but when still in doubt, brain biopsy, and histopathology may be necessary to make the correct diagnosis.

Abstract: Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is a well-documented central nervous system helminth infection that is, frequently observed in developing countries.

Disseminated infection in the setting of meningitis and bacteraemia in a patient living with HIV on high-dose corticosteroid therapy.

Strongyloidiasis, a helminth infection caused by , can be complicated by hyperinfection, especially in the setting of immunosuppression; however, many patients go undiagnosed. One clue to diagnosis is unexplained gram-negative bacteraemia or meningitis in patients who are immunosuppressed. Serology can be helpful but may be negative in these patients who are immunocompromised.

Case report: A case of neuro-Behçet's syndrome presenting as brain stem mass lesions.

Neuro-Behçet's syndrome, a severe and rare manifestation of Behçet's disease (BD), can be misdiagnosed due to its challenging clinical presentation. This article presents the case of a 20-year-old cis-gender male with intermittent fever, bilateral uveitis, and neurological symptoms who was found to have multiple brain stem mass lesions on brain imaging. A careful medical history elicited recurrent painful oral and genital ulcerations which were important in making the correct diagnosis.