Disseminated histoplasmosis diagnosed by cross-reactivity with the Aspergillus galactomannan antigen in an HIV-positive patient.

Invasive histoplasmosis is the most common AIDS-defining event in endemic regions such as South America. In non-endemic regions, less familiar to the diagnosis, invasive histoplasmosis can be mistakenly diagnosed as miliary tuberculosis leading to a high mortality rate. Here we present the case of an invasive histoplasmosis mistakenly diagnosed as tuberculosis.

Paediatric enteric fever in Brussels: a case series over 16 years.

Enteric fever (EF) is a major public health problem and a witness of the global health disparities. It is caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (Salmonella ser. Typhi) and Salmonella enterica serovar Paratyphi A, B, C (Salmonella ser.

COVID-19-Associated Fusobacterium nucleatum Bacteremia, Belgium.

We report 4 cases of Fusobacterium nucleatum bacteremia associated with coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Three cases occurred concomitantly with COVID-19 diagnosis; 1 occurred on day 15 of intensive care. None of the patients had known risk factors for F.

Successful treatment of Chlamydophila pneumoniae acute respiratory distress syndrome with extracorporeal membrane oxygenator: a case report and diagnostic review.

Introduction: Chlamydophila pneumoniae is a respiratory pathogen known to infect the upper and lower respiratory tracts. Infection severity can range from sub-clinical pulmonary infection to acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Case Presentation: A previously healthy 62-year-old Caucasian man was admitted to our hospital for acute respiratory failure.