Vertebral Osteomyelitis: A Case Report and Literature Review.

: Culture-negative vertebral osteomyelitis presents a significant diagnostic challenge. () is a typically benign commensal organism of the upper respiratory tract that rarely causes invasive infections, warranting cautious interpretation if isolated in a single positive culture. This case study details a 62-year-old male diagnosed with vertebral osteomyelitis caused by , examining diagnostic challenges, treatment, and outcomes.

Fungemia in COVID-19 ICU patients, a single medical center experience.

A known proportion of patients who are admitted for the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) requires intensive care unit (ICU) level of care. Prolonged ICU stay is a risk factor for the development of nosocomial candidemia. The current study aimed to investigate the incidence and risk factors associated with the development of nosocomial candidemia among patients admitted to the ICU for COVID-19.

Embolic serratia aortic valve endocarditis.

Infective endocarditis secondary to is very rare, noted in patients with severe immunosuppresion. The disease is associated with high mortality. Therefore early diagnosis and aggressive treatment is recommended.

Clinical outcomes of patients with COVID-19 and HIV coinfection.

Background: Patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection may be at an increased risk for morbidity and mortality from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We present the clinical outcomes of HIV patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in a matched comparison with historical controls.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of HIV patients admitted for COVID-19 between March 2020 and April 2020 to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.