scholarly journals Pleural and Pericardial Infection Due to Cutibacterium acnes in a Splenectomized Patient: A Case Report of an Underreported Systemic Infection

Cureus ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael C Da Silva ◽  
Onoriode Kesiena ◽  
Shreyas Singireddy ◽  
Jennifer Madeo
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Systemic Infection ◽  
Splenectomized Patient ◽  
Cutibacterium Acnes

A CASE REPORT ON CUTIBACTERIUM ACNES- FROM COMMENSAL TO PATHOGEN

2021 ◽  
pp. 66-67
Author(s):  
R. Prabha ◽  
S. Pramodhini ◽  
Joshy M Esaow
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Blood Culture ◽  
Virulence Factors ◽  
Propionibacterium Acnes ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Cardiac Devices ◽  
Alternate Explanation ◽  
Cutibacterium Acnes ◽  
Implantable Cardiac Devices ◽  
Slow Growing

Propionibacterium acnes (Cutibacterium acnes) is an anaerobic, gram-positive, slow growing bacteria. It can produce various virulence factors like bioactive exocellular products and metabolites. P.acnes blood isolates were considered signicant if two or more separate blood culture sets were positive on the same day and if systemic inammatory response syndrome (SIRS) was present without any alternate explanation. C.acnes if found in the blood of patients with implantable cardiac devices it should be considered as more than just a skin contaminant. These patients should be treated with appropriate therapies to prevent annihilatory consequences.

scholarly journals Can Neutrophil-lymphocyte Ratio Be a Useful Criterion for Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome in the Absence of Leukocytosis?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tevfik Kalelioglu ◽  
Guler Celikel ◽  
Ozlem Devrim Balaban ◽  
Nesrin Karamustafalioglu ◽  
Jennifer Kim Penberthy
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome ◽  
Systemic Inflammation ◽  
Antipsychotic Medication ◽  
Systemic Infection ◽  
Severe Side Effect ◽  
Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio ◽  
Lymphocyte Ratio ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare but severe side effect of antipsychotic medication. Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a simple marker used to measure systemic inflammation. Method: In this case report we explore the relationship of inflammation in the etiology of NMS. In our case involving NMS, although there was no leukocytosis, the NLR was increased up to systemic infection levels. Conclusion: We hypothesized that systemic inflammation may take a role in developing NMS. If so, NLR could be a new marker of NMS that may be able to provide more sensitive results than leukocyte levels.

scholarly journals Antepartum Mastitis: A Case Report

1995 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Smith-Levitin ◽  
Daniel W. Skupski
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Maternal Morbidity ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Systemic Infection ◽  
Aggressive Treatment ◽  
Successful Pregnancy ◽  
Local Skin ◽  
Acute Mastitis ◽  
Puerperal Mastitis

Background: Acute mastitis commonly occurs in the postpartum period. It has been reported only rarely in the antepartum period.Case: A 14-year-old patient presented at 29 weeks gestation with her symptoms and examination consistent with bilateral mastitis that had worsened over 2 months. She had evidence of systemic infection. She was treated with parenteral antibiotics and local skin care. She gradually improved and delivered a healthy infant at term.Conclusion: The management of antepartum mastitis can be derived from experience with puerperal mastitis. It must include early recognition, a search for predisposing factors and causative organisms, and aggressive treatment. Such an approach can lead to successful pregnancy outcome with minimal fetal or maternal morbidity.

Poster 285 Systemic Infection Presenting as Acute on Chronic Low Back Pain. Making the Diagnosis: A Case Report

PM&R ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. S284-S285
Author(s):  
Nicole Burns ◽  
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine ◽  
Jonathan Pedrick
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Systemic Infection ◽  
Low Back

scholarly journals Zoonotic transmission of Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus from a dog to a handler

2010 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 120-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Abbott ◽  
E. Acke ◽  
S. Khan ◽  
E. G. Muldoon ◽  
B. K. Markey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Molecular Analysis ◽  
Systemic Infection ◽  
Zoonotic Transmission ◽  
First Case ◽  
Streptococcus Equi

This is, to the best of our knowledge, the first case report to describe the apparent transmission of Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus from an infected dog to a handler who subsequently developed severe systemic infection. Characterization of the haemolytic streptococci isolated from both the patient and the dog, by phenotypic and molecular analysis, confirmed the canine and human isolates were identical.

scholarly journals Transfusion-transmitted severe Plasmodium knowlesi malaria in a splenectomized patient with beta-thalassaemia major in Sabah, Malaysia: a case report

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elspeth M. Bird ◽  
Uma Parameswaran ◽  
Timothy William ◽  
Tien Meng Khoo ◽  
Matthew J. Grigg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Plasmodium Knowlesi ◽  
Thalassaemia Major ◽  
Beta Thalassaemia ◽  
Splenectomized Patient

Recognizing Cutibacterium acnes as a cause of infectious pericarditis: A case report and review of literature

Anaerobe ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 69 ◽  
pp. 102359
Author(s):  
Tony Li-Geng ◽  
Travis C. Geraci ◽  
Navneet Narula ◽  
Fainareti N. Zervou ◽  
Prithiv J. Prasad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Cutibacterium Acnes

Cardiac tamponade caused by Cutibacterium acnes: a case report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Guillermo Ocampo Pérez ◽  
Airam Pérez Hernández ◽  
Luciano Santana-Cabrera
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Cardiac Tamponade ◽  
Cutibacterium Acnes

scholarly journals Cervical Spine Spondylitis with an Epidural Abscess in a Patient with Brucellosis: A Case Report

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 103-106
Author(s):  
Mohammad Reza Hasanjani Roushan ◽  
Soheil Ebrahimpour ◽  
Zeinab Mohseni Afshar ◽  
Arefeh Babazadeh
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Epidural Abscess ◽  
Systemic Infection ◽  
Human Brucellosis ◽  
Thoracic Vertebrae ◽  
Musculoskeletal Complaints ◽  
Endemic Region

Abstract Introduction Human brucellosis, the most prevalent zoonotic disease worldwide, is a systemic infection which can involve several organs. Among musculoskeletal complaints, spondylitis is the most frequent complication of brucellosis and primarily affects the lumbar and thoracic vertebrae. The involvement of the cervical spine is infrequent. Case report This case report concerns an unusual case of cervical spine spondylitis with an epidural abscess due to Brucella in a 43-year-old man. The diagnosis was based on the patient being domiciled in an endemic region, his symptoms and his occupation. Clinical outcomes improved following antimicrobial therapy of rifampin, doxycycline, and gentamycin, and were confirmed radiologically. Conclusion Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for these patients. The timely commencement of medical treatment can help prevent surgery.

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