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Recurrent Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bacteremia: Report and Analysis of 19 Episodes and Review of the Literature
Conclusions Recurrent PAB accounted for 19 (7.3%) of 262 episodes of PAB in our 10-year study. It was associated with multiple comorbid conditions. The recurrent episode was usually from the same source as the prior episode of PAB. Sources of RPAB were diverse (as discussed previously), and mortality was 32% despite appropriate antipseudomonal antimicrobial therapy in all but 1 episode of those who died. We review the literature for patients with RPAB and compare these patients with those in our patient population. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice)
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - May 1, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research

In Memoriam: John G. Bartlett, MD
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Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - May 1, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: In Memoriam Source Type: research

Hepatitis C Sexual Partner Notification: Required, Recommended, or Good Practice?
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Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - May 1, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research

Rhabdomyolysis With COVID-19
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Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - March 1, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Conundrum of Anticoagulation in Adult Patients With Staphylococcal Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis
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Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - March 1, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

COVID Calls
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Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - March 1, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Reflections of an ID Specialist Source Type: research

A Case of Multiple Culture-Negative, Rim Enhancing Abscesses in the Central Nervous System
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Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - March 1, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Images in ID—What's the Diagnosis? Source Type: research

A 41-year-old Man With Weakness and Involuntary Tremors on the Right Upper Extremity
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Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - March 1, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Images in ID—What’s the Diagnosis? Source Type: research

Pulmonary Nocardiosis and Cryptococcosis Co-Infection in First Diagnosis of HIV Infection: A Case Report
Pulmonary infections among patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) may be caused by more than 1 organism. Pulmonary nocardiosis co-infection with cryptococcosis among patients with AIDS was extremely rare and has never been reported. Here, we report a case of pulmonary co-infection with nocardiosis and cryptococcosis in a 54-year-old HIV-positive man presenting productive cough and constitutional symptoms. Bronchoalveolar lavage and lung biopsy culture were positive for Nocardia species and Cryptococcus neoformans. The patient was treated with cotrimoxazole plus ceftriaxone for Nocardia species and fluconaz...
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - March 1, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Intraventricular Catheter-Associated Rothia mucilaginosa Bacteremia in a Neutropenic Patient
We present an uncommon case of neutropenic fever caused by R. mucilaginosa bacteremia with a recently placed Ommaya reservoir intraventricular catheter system as a potential nidus. The patient recovered after antibiotic and tbo-filgrastim therapy, as well as removal of the catheter. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice)
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - March 1, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Cefiderocol as Adjunctive Treatment of Necrotizing Ventilator-associated Pneumonia Due to Extensively Drug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa
There are few treatment options for patients with extensively drug-resistant gram-negative infections. Cefiderocol is a novel β-lactam with excellent in vitro activity against multidrug-resistant gram-negative isolates, including carbapenem-resistant strains. However, this drug performed poorly versus best available therapy in an open-label randomized study of carbapenem-resistant gram-negative infections. Here, we present a case of a 32-year-old man with necrotizing ventilator-associated pneumonia caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa who developed resistance to meropenem and ceftolozane/tazobactam while on therapy. Addition ...
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - March 1, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Disseminated Herpes Zoster During COVID-19
We report the case of a recurrence of herpes zoster in a patient hospitalized with an SARS-CoV-2 infection. The rash occurred on the 15th day of hospitalization while the patient was recovering from a severe form. Local swab showed the presence of varicella-zoster virus within the vesicles. Dermatological symptoms secondary to COVID-19 have been frequently described. This is the first case that demonstrates the recurrence of herpes zoster during a SARS-CoV-2 infection. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice)
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - March 1, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Prolonged Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in a Patient With the Development of New Clinical Symptoms
We present a case of a 65-year-old woman with a persistently positive nasopharyngeal swab for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 PCR who developed new complications of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) 63 days from illness onset. She presented with intermittent fevers, fluctuating disorientation, gait instability, diffuse corticospinal tract signs, and acute venous thromboembolism. No alternate diagnosis was identified. This case highlights the potential for prolonged SARS-CoV-2 PCR positivity and persistent multisystem complications (particularly neurological), even after several months of initial COVID-19 ...
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - March 1, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Why Vancomycin Is Overly Prescribed Despite the Lack of Supporting Microbiological Data: To Design a Concept Map
Conclusions According to the result of our study, improving vancomycin use requires more effective education of basic principles of diagnosis of infectious clinical syndromes and the concept of deescalation of antibiotics. It should also address physicians' concerns about the management of critically ill septic patients. In addition, providing the physicians with updated information on microbiological spectrum and antimicrobial resistance pattern of infections at the regional level can be effective in improving vancomycin prescription behavior. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice)
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - March 1, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Status in the Pregnancy: Results of a Tertiary Referral Center in Turkey
Conclusions In Turkey, the prevalence of hepatitis and HIV was not found as high as endemic regions of the world. It is essential to identify the infection of hepatitis and HIV for the treatment, follow-up, and fetal infection in the pregnancy. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice)
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - March 1, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research