Human Adenovirus Infection Causing Hyperinflammatory Syndrome Mimicking Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C): A Case Report
Transmission of human adenovirus (HAdV) infection and the associated clinical disease can be sporadic or epidemic and manifestations may range from mild infection to severe disease. HAdV has been seen...
The first dose of intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) was administered over the course of 48 hours and the baby required a second dose of IVIG as the fever failed to settle after the first dose. Within 24 hours of the second IVIG dose, defervescence occurred. His platelet count started to rise, and the baby developed thrombocytosis in the...
Highlights:
- Use of Dry Hydrogen Peroxide significantly reduced surface bioburden in a LTCF.
- DHP may be an effective environmental infection prevention solution in LTCF.
- DHP effectively reduces surface bioburden in a LTCF’s neurobehavioral unit.
- DHP effectively reduces volatile organic compound (VOC) levels in a LTCF.
Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis by Streptococcus anginosus and Prevotella buccae in an Intensive Care Unit Patient: A Case Report
Necrotizing infections of deep neck spaces are a group of life-threatening infectious diseases acquired through trauma or as a descending infection from an odontogenic source. The isolation of pathogens is...
We present a case of a patient without risk factors for descending necrotizing mediastinitis with isolation of Streptococcus anginosus and Prevotella buccae managed at the intensive care unit with a multidisciplinary team. We present our approach and how we successfully treat this complicated infection.
The Use of AngioVac in a Patient With Severe Infective Endocarditis Where Open Heart Surgery Is Contraindicated: A Case Report
Infectious endocarditis of the tricuspid valve (TV) is a common complication of intravenous (IV) drug use. Endocarditis caused by viridans streptococci can lead to heart valve vegetations, which may be...
This therapy, in conjunction with intravenous antibiotics and hemodialysis, successfully sterilized the vegetation, prevented worsening presentation, and averted life-threatening complications, although severe tricuspid regurgitation persisted. Based on the findings of this case, the AngioVac device is a safe and effective treatment option...
A Prognostic Marker in COVID-19 Disease Severity and Mortality: D-Dimer/Platelet Ratio
Introduction: We aimed to examine the D-dimer/platelet ratio (DPR), which includes the combination of D-dimer and platelet measurements, which are two important markers in predicting prognosis, considering that it will...
Conclusion: DPR is successful in predicting the severity, ICU admission, and mortality of COVID-19 patients.