Infected Aneurysm of the Native Aorta due to .

Coccidioidomycosis is an endemic fungal infection that is typically asymptomatic or associated with pulmonary disease. Extrapulmonary disease may involve the skin, bones, or central nervous system, yet endovascular infections are exceedingly rare. We report the first case, to our knowledge, of coccidioidomycosis of the native aorta in an immunocompromised host.

Outcomes of COVID-19 With the Mayo Clinic Model of Care and Research.

Objective: To report the Mayo Clinic experience with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) related to patient outcomes.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of patients with COVID-19 diagnosed between March 1, 2020, and July 31, 2020, at any of the Mayo Clinic sites. We abstracted pertinent comorbid conditions such as age, sex, body mass index, Charlson Comorbidity Index variables, and treatments received.

Treatment Considerations for COVID-19: A Critical Review of the Evidence (or Lack Thereof).

The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is causing a worldwide pandemic that may lead to a highly morbid and potentially fatal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). There is currently no drug that has been proven as an effective therapy for COVID-19. Several candidate drugs are being considered and evaluated for treatment.

A Dimorphic Diagnosis of a Pleomorphic Disease: An Unusual Cause of Hypercalcemia.

Background: Histoplasmosis is a rare cause of 1, 25-dihydroxy vitamin-D-mediated hypercalcemia. In this study, we report 2 cases of hypercalcemia secondary to histoplasmosis seen at Mayo Clinic, Rochester and a review of cases reported in the literature.

Methods: We conducted a PubMed search using the keywords "hypercalcemia" and "histoplasmosis.