Severe babesiosis presenting as acute respiratory distress syndrome in an immunocompetent patient.

Babesiosis is a tick-borne illness caused by the intraerythrocytic parasite Babesia microti. Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a complication of B. microti infection and generally presents later in the course of the disease.

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to flavocoxid: are corticosteroids necessary?

Introduction: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a rare adverse event with flavocoxid (Limbrel) use. Patients present with nonspecific symptoms after exposure to an inciting agent.

Case Presentation: A 42-year-old female presented with worsening dyspnea on exertion and pleuritic midsternal chest pain.