scholarly journals Tension Pneumatocele due toEnterobacter gergoviaePneumonia: A Case Report

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emeka B. Kesieme ◽  
Chinenye N. Kesieme ◽  
George O. Akpede ◽  
Kelechi E. Okonta ◽  
Andrew E. Dongo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Nonoperative Management ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Fatal Outcome ◽  
Tube Thoracostomy ◽  
Human Pathogen ◽  
First Report ◽  
Complicated Pneumonia

Pneumatocele formation is a known complication of pneumonia. Very rarely, they may increase markedly in size, causing cardiorespiratory compromise. Many organisms have been implicated in the pathogenesis of this disease; however, this is the first report of tension pneumatocele resulting fromEnterobacter gergoviaepneumonia. We report a case of a 3-month-old Nigerian male child who developed two massive tension pneumatoceles while on treatment for postpneumonic empyema due toEnterobacter gergoviaepneumonia. Tube thoracostomy directed into both pneumatocele resulted in complete resolution and recovery.Enterobacter gergoviaeis a relevant human pathogen, capable of causing complicated pneumonia with fatal outcome if not properly managed. In developing countries where state-of the-art radiological facilities and expertise for prompt thoracic intervention are lacking, there is still room for nonoperative management of tension pneumatocele especially in very ill children.

Neuroleptic induced polydipsia and hyperphagia in an adult with learning disability

1998 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Candida Graham ◽  
Syed Hasan Jawed
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Learning Disability ◽  
Dopamine Receptors ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Ventromedial Hypothalamus ◽  
Behavioural Problems ◽  
Neuroleptic Medication ◽  
First Report

AbstractThis case report is of a young male with learning disability, who presented with long-term polydipsia and hyperphagia. The patient's polydipsia and hyperphagia showed a correlation with long-term use of neuroleptics for behavioural problems. Withdrawal of all neuroleptic medication resulted in an immediate improvement in both the polydipsia and hyperphagia leading to a complete resolution of both symptoms. While neuroleptics are a recognised cause of polydipsia, hyperphagia is less frequently described and we believe this to be the first report in which a patient is observed to have polydipsia and hyperphagia induced by neuroleptics. We discuss the possible aetiological mechanisms for both polydipsia and hyperphagia and conclude that the basic pathophysiology in our case appears to be a neuroleptic induced malfunction of the satiety centre due to blockage of dopamine receptors in the ventromedial hypothalamus.

scholarly journals Rapid Fatal Outcome of Cryptococcal Meningoencephalitis in a Non-HIV Immunocompromised Patient with a Low Fluconazole Susceptibility Isolate: A Case Report from Madagascar

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mihaja Raberahona ◽  
Rivonirina A. Rakotoarivelo ◽  
Njary Randriamampionona ◽  
Angelot F. Rakotomalala ◽  
Tiana Razafinambinintsoa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Adult Patient ◽  
Immunocompromised Patient ◽  
Fatal Outcome ◽  
Accurate Diagnosis ◽  
Immunocompromised Patients ◽  
Cryptococcal Meningoencephalitis ◽  
Detailed Case ◽  
Hiv Negative

Cryptococcal meningoencephalitis is considered rare in HIV-negative individuals. In Madagascar, the epidemiology of cryptococcosis has not yet been well described, neither in immunocompetent nor in immunocompromised patients. We report here the first Malagasy detailed case of cryptococcal meningoencephalitis in a non-HIV immunocompromised adult patient carrying a low fluconazole susceptibility isolate. We emphasize the importance of early and accurate diagnosis to meet the challenges of managing cryptococcosis in developing countries.

Health Informatics Education in the Third World

1989 ◽  
Vol 28 (04) ◽  
pp. 270-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Rienhoff
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Health Informatics ◽  
Third World ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
The State ◽  
Collaboration Network ◽  
Educational Tools ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Third World

Abstract:The state of the art is summarized showing many efforts but only few results which can serve as demonstration examples for developing countries. Education in health informatics in developing countries is still mainly dealing with the type of health informatics known from the industrialized world. Educational tools or curricula geared to the matter of development are rarely to be found. Some WHO activities suggest that it is time for a collaboration network to derive tools and curricula within the next decade.

Fatal outcome in dichorionic twin pregnancy with velamentous cord insertion – case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (67) ◽  
pp. 194
Author(s):  
Aida Petca ◽  
Oana Calo ◽  
Florica Şandru ◽  
Răzvan Petca ◽  
Nicoleta Măru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Twin Pregnancy ◽  
Fatal Outcome ◽  
Velamentous Cord Insertion

Comprehensive Surgical Management of Chronic Suppurative Osteomyelitis Extending to The Lower Border of Mandible – A Case Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepak Kaul ◽  
Farahnaz Muddebihal ◽  
Mohammed Anwar Ul Haque Chand
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Surgical Management ◽  
Surgical Debridement ◽  
Reconstruction Plate ◽  
Left Posterior ◽  
High Nutrient ◽  
Inferior Border ◽  
Precipitating Factor

Osteomyelitis of maxillofacial skeleton is common in developing countries such as India. This case report describes successful surgical treatment of chronic suppurative osteomyelitis {CSO} of the mandible of a 35yr old female. The precipitating factor was thought to be eventful extraction in the {left } posterior body at the inferior border of mandible. Methods: Presurgical course of antibiotics ( Amoxycillin and metronidazole for 7 days and later followed by doxycycline for 1 month).Surgical debridement of the affected bone and reinforcing it with reconstruction plate using AO principles was done . Patient was kept on a high nutrient diet consisting of proteins. Conclusion: The case report demonstrates the typical features of CSO . The combination of the antibiotics therapy and surgical debridement was successful in the treatment of chronic suppurative osteomylitis.

scholarly journals The Rotavirus Vaccine Landscape, an Update

Pathogens ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 520
Author(s):  
Roberto Cárcamo-Calvo ◽  
Carlos Muñoz ◽  
Javier Buesa ◽  
Jesús Rodríguez-Díaz ◽  
Roberto Gozalbo-Rovira
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Low Income ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
The State ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Rotavirus Vaccine ◽  
Oral Vaccines

Rotavirus is the leading cause of severe acute childhood gastroenteritis, responsible for more than 128,500 deaths per year, mainly in low-income countries. Although the mortality rate has dropped significantly since the introduction of the first vaccines around 2006, an estimated 83,158 deaths are still preventable. The two main vaccines currently deployed, Rotarix and RotaTeq, both live oral vaccines, have been shown to be less effective in developing countries. In addition, they have been associated with a slight risk of intussusception, and the need for cold chain maintenance limits the accessibility of these vaccines to certain areas, leaving 65% of children worldwide unvaccinated and therefore unprotected. Against this backdrop, here we review the main vaccines under development and the state of the art on potential alternatives.

scholarly journals Scrotal hematoma as a sign of adrenal hemorrhage in newborns

2011 ◽  
Vol 129 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata Gonçalves ◽  
Allan Abuabara ◽  
Rubia Fatima Fuzza Abuabara ◽  
Claudia Aparecida Feron
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Testicular Tumor ◽  
Adrenal Hemorrhage ◽  
Meconium Peritonitis ◽  
Scrotal Hematoma ◽  
Bluish Discoloration

CONTEXT: Bluish discoloration and swelling of the scrotum in newborns can arise from a number of diseases, including torsion of the testes, orchitis, scrotal or testicular edema, hydrocele, inguinal hernia, meconium peritonitis, hematocele, testicular tumor and traumatic hematoma. Forty-two cases of scrotal abnormalities as signs of neonatal adrenal hemorrhage were found in the literature. CASE REPORT: We present a case of scrotal hematoma due to adrenal hemorrhage in a newborn. Conservative treatment with clinical follow-up was adopted, with complete resolution within 10 days. The possible differential diagnoses are reviewed and discussed.

scholarly journals Canine pyometra associated with Bacillus species: a case report

2018 ◽  
Vol 63 (No. 3) ◽  
pp. 143-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
MK Kim ◽  
HY Yoon ◽  
MH Lee ◽  
JH Kim
Keyword(s):  
Mammary Gland ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Bacillus Megaterium ◽  
Fatal Outcome ◽  
Bacillus Species ◽  
Bacterial Isolation ◽  
Sonographic Examination ◽  
First Time ◽  
Gland Tumour ◽  
Unilateral Mastectomy

An 11-year-old, female Maltese was presented for evaluation of a mammary gland tumour. An abdominal sonographic examination showed an echogenic, fluid-filled, dilated uterus; pyometra was also diagnosed. Ovariohysterectomy and unilateral mastectomy was performed and the dog recovered uneventfully. However, 11 h later, the dog’s condition suddenly deteriorated and it died on the day after the surgery. Bacillus circulans and Bacillus megaterium were isolated from its uterine content; these species had not been reported previously in canine pyometra. The two species were resistant to various antibiotics, including cefazolin used during the treatment. We describe for the first time the presentation, diagnosis, bacterial isolation and fatal outcome of B. circulans and B. megaterium infection in a Maltese dog with pyometra.

Spontaneous cervical surgical emphysema following childbirth

2007 ◽  
Vol 121 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Mylvaganam ◽  
C G L Hobbs
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Neck Swelling ◽  
First Case ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Surgical Emphysema

AbstractObjective:We report a case of post-partum surgical cervical emphysema, which is a rare but well recognised complication of labour. By reporting the first case in the ENT literature, we aim to raise awareness of this complication, particularly amongst trainees, to ensure that patients are managed most appropriately.Case report:A 36-year-old, primigravida woman developed neck swelling and odynophagia post-partum. Surgical cervical emphysema was palpated, with further examination excluding pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax. The patient was managed conservatively, with complete resolution of symptoms within a week.Conclusions:Surgical cervical emphysema, pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum are all well recognised post-partum complications. The vast majority of cases do not present with respiratory or cardiac compromise and can be appropriately managed conservatively, with expectation of resolution in a fortnight. There is no evidence that such patients are at increased risk during subsequent pregnancies.

Overdose of Dologesic with a Fatal Outcome: A Case Report

2001 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 207-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
CY Man
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Drug Overdose ◽  
Fatal Outcome ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Accident And Emergency ◽  
Accident And Emergency Department

Dologesic is a commonly prescribed analgesic in accident and emergency department. Yet report of overdose with this drug is not common. We report a case in which the patient developed cardiac arrest within an hour of ingestion. Dextropropoxyphene, a component of the drug Dologesic, used to be a common cause of fatalities after drug overdose in the seventies. It is highly toxic in overdose and therefore caution should be exercised when prescribing this drug.

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