Aug 2026· South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association· Vol 79 8, pp.
350-353
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Medicine
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A case of disseminated Coccidioides posadasii infection in a pregnant patient presenting with persistent headache subsequently complicated with coccidioidal meningitis and hydrocephalus requiring neurosurgical intervention is reported.
A 78-year-old man who came to an out-patient clinic for progressive ulcerative cutaneous lesions for 6 months with concurrent pulmonary symptoms and osteomyelitis is reported, negative for infectious organisms and therapeutic trial of standard anti-tuberculous regimen failed to improve clinical symptoms.
Natthapong Suthammopasut, Athitaya Luangnara· International Journal of Inf...· 0 citations
A case of a juvenile lupus who developed disseminated Nocardia pseudobrasilienisis infection in form of necrotizing pneumonia, subcutaneous nodules and central nervous system (CNS) lesion in the right parietal lobe is reported.
Both Acanthamoeba species and Scedosporium species cause central nervous system infection. They are associated with high mortality and lack clear guidelines with regards to treatment. A co-infection with both organisms, therefore, becomes difficult to diagnose and treat. This case report highlights the presentation of...
Sanuj Alex Thomas, Ramya Iyadurai, Karthik Gunasekaran et al.· Indian Journal of Medical Mi...· 0 citations
Melioidosis, caused by the gram-negative bacillus Burkholderia pseudomallei - a Tier 1 Select Biological agent - remains a significant cause of severe community-acquired infection in tropical regions, but with recent expanding recognition in temperate climates, including the United States. Pulmonary involvement is the...
Chase Goldberg, Akira A. Shishido· Journal of special operation...· 0 citations
Two cases of disseminated coccidioidomycosis with atypical CNS presentations and imaging findings highlight the diagnostic challenges of atypical CNS coccidioidomycosis and emphasize the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion in endemic regions, particularly when imaging findings resemble neoplastic or inf...
Dana Saleh, Ashley Carter, Avery Roe et al.· Surgical neurology internati...· 0 citations
This case underscores the importance of long-term management and monitoring in patients with CNS CM, particularly those with underlying comorbidities, and requires sustained antifungal treatment and vigilant follow-up to prevent reactivation and associated complications.
Iván González Godínez, Aurora del Socorro Lunar Téllez, Monroy Rovalo Maria de la Luz et al.· LATAM Revista Latinoamerican...· 0 citations
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