Septic abortion complicated by infective endocarditis, mitral valve vegetation, and septic and reactive arthritis: A case report.

Background: Septic abortion with multisystem involvement is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Access to care and legalization of abortion have greatly diminished the incidence of serious sequelae worldwide. Two complications, infective endocarditis and septic arthritis, are rarely encountered in contemporary practice.

A Rare Outcome From a Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound to the Neck.

The incidence of self-inflicted gunshot wounds has increased significantly in the civilian population. In this case, we present a 25-year-old male with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the neck exiting to the left shoulder. Penetrating injuries to the neck carry a high likelihood of severe injury and death.