Publications by authors named "Shanmuga Leela Arumugam"
, commonly known as pinworm, is a parasitic nematode primarily affecting children, with adult infestations being rare. The infection is typically transmitted via the fecal-oral route and is characterized by intense perianal itching, particularly at night. We present a case of a 39-year-old male with an unusual case of infestation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- An opportunistic pathogen, often linked to infections in cystic fibrosis and chronic lung disease patients, is discussed in the context of a 70-year-old female with diabetes and hypertension who presented with abdominal pain and was diagnosed with an incisional hernia.
- After undergoing surgery, the patient developed a fever, leading to blood cultures that identified the pathogen.
- The patient was treated successfully with intravenous antibiotics (piperacillin/tazobactam and meropenem) and the study also reviews literature on bacteremia in similar cases, highlighting unique antimicrobial susceptibility patterns.