Emerging infection: streptococcal toxic shock-like syndrome caused by group B Streptococcus (GBS), .

or Group B (GBS) infections are commonly associated with infections in neonates and pregnant women. However, there has been a rising incidence in nonpregnant adults. The risk of GBS infection in nonpregnant adults is increased for patients of advanced age and those with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus and cancer.

A case report of ansa cervicalis to spinal accessory transposition graft: a new surgical technique to prevent shoulder dysfunction.

Introduction And Importance: The spinal accessory nerve is at risk when performing neck dissections for head and neck cancers. Injury to this nerve can result in shoulder syndrome, which can be challenging to manage. Various nerve repair or grafting methods are available to prevent this condition.

Papillary renal cell carcinoma with extensive spindle cell foci: mimicker of mucinous tubular and spindle cell carcinoma.

Papillary renal cell carcinoma (PRCC) is the second most common renal cell carcinoma (RCC), accounting for 10-15% of cases. Mucinous tubular and spindle cell carcinoma (MTSCC), on the other hand, accounts for only 1% of renal tumors and has a more favorable prognosis compared to PRCC. We report a 75-year-old female with a left upper pole solid renal mass displaying features of both papillary renal cell carcinoma (PRCC) and mucinous tubular and spindle cell carcinoma (MTSC).

Necrotizing fasciitis and fatal septic shock associated with .

is usually a benign, commensal bacteria but has increased incidence in blood cultures and abscesses. This pathogenic involvement is most prevalent in individuals with underlying medical conditions, such as solid tumors and type 2 diabetes mellitus, as well as in cases of community-acquired infections. We report a 43-year-old male with a right medial thigh ulcer and necrotic scrotal skin.

infection leading to fulminant colitis with toxic megacolon.

infection (CDI) is the culprit of millions of nosocomial infections in the United States. Programs that successfully decrease its incidence, therefore, render cost savings for the healthcare system. Toxic megacolon and perforation are two of the most significant complications with increased mortality rates.