A rare case of MRSA associated Lemierre's syndrome.

Lemierre's syndrome, or postanginal sepsis, is an uncommon but potentially fatal infection of the internal jugular vein. The combination of bacteremia, internal jugular vein thrombophlebitis, and metastatic septic emboli secondary to acute pharyngeal infections is characteristic of Lemierre's syndrome. Isolated pathogens are typically oral anaerobic bacteria, most commonly Fusobacterium necrophorum.

Secondary Pneumothorax Induced by a Bronchopleural Fistula in a Patient With COVID-19 Pneumonia.

COVID-19 is a multi-system disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). One of the main highlights of the disease is the development of pneumonia complicated by adult respiratory distress syndrome. While spontaneous pneumothorax has been reported in some patients with COVID-19, bronchopleural fistula has seldom been reported as the primary cause in these cases.

A Rare Case of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Causing Malignant Otitis Externa Complicated by Skull Base Osteomyelitis.

Skull base osteomyelitis is an aggressive infection involving bones of the skull. It is a rare complication of malignant otitis externa, caused by the contiguous spread of the infection. Patients are mostly elderly with comorbidities that compromise immunity.

Mini-medical school programs decrease perceived barriers of pursuing medical careers among underrepresented minority high school students.

Context: The percent of underrepresented minority (URM) students who apply to medical school has changed minimally in the past 40 years. Due to the lack of URM applicants, the consequent matriculation of URMs is grossly disproportionate from their percent representation of the US population. Increasing diversity among medical students and physicians has previously been identified as essential to decreasing healthcare disparities among US minorities.

Case report: Epiglottitis in the setting of COVID-19.

Epiglottitis is an uncommon, potentially fatal infection of the epiglottis that can lead to complete upper airway obstruction. Isolated pathogens are usually nasopharyngeal bacteria, most commonly type b (Hib). While the incidence of epiglottitis has diminished significantly over the years due to widespread vaccination against Hib, the proportion of epiglottitis caused by other pathogens has increased.