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A Singular Petechial Plantar Rash in a Patient With a Confirmed COVID-19
Several singular cutaneous manifestations have been recently reported in patients with confirmed or suspected coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Acral chilblain-like lesions, as well as purpuric macules, have already been characterized. We illustrate a case of a 100-year-old man who was diagnosed with COVID-19 and presented an acral petechial rash some weeks after his respiratory infection. We suggest that it could represent a novel variant of cutaneous manifestations associated to this viral infection, possibly related to a delayed immunological reaction. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice)
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - October 29, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Severe Rhabdomyolysis Due to SARS CoV-2 Infection in a Young Adult
This report describes a case of severe rhabdomyolysis secondary to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection in an otherwise healthy young adult with few other manifestations of the infection. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice)
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - October 29, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Combination of Remdesivir, Corticosteroid, and Convalescent Plasma for Severe COVID-19 in Periviable Pregnancy
We report a case of severe COVID-19 pneumonia in a periviable pregnancy treated with concurrent combination of remdesivir, corticosteroids, and convalescent plasma therapy, leading to rapid maternal pulmonary improvement. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice)
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - October 29, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

The Lighter Side of Telemedicine
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Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - October 29, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Reflections of an ID Specialist Source Type: research

A Case of Nodular Lymphangitis Inoculated From Soil
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Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - October 29, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Images in ID—What's the Diagnosis? Source Type: research

Unexplained Diffuse Lymphadenopathy in a Patient With HIV
No abstract available (Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice)
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - October 29, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Images in ID—What's the Diagnosis? Source Type: research

Cavitary Pulmonary Lesion and Extensive Pneumonia
No abstract available (Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice)
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - October 29, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Images in ID—What's the Diagnosis? Source Type: research

Physicians' Counseling on Toxoplasma gondii Prepregnancy Screening Tests: A Simulation-Based Study
Conclusions Although it has been shown that physicians play an important role in raising awareness of toxoplasma-seronegative pregnant women about appropriate preventive measures, according to the results of our study, most T. gondii seronegative women who plan to become pregnant do not receive any consultation about the importance of following preventive measures, and in a minority of them, only avoidance of cat exposure is emphasized. Insufficient knowledge of providers was identified regarding immunopathogenesis of toxoplasmosis, preventive measures, interpretation of T. gondii serological test results, and optimal ap...
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - October 29, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Effect of Intravitreal Antibiotic Injections on Culture-Negative Keratitis-Induced Endophthalmitis
Conclusions Intravitreal antibiotic injections demonstrated favorable results for the treatment of patients with CNKE. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice)
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - October 29, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Case Series of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia With Discordant Genotypic and Phenotypic Categorization of Methicillin Susceptibility
Conclusions Rapid identification of MRSA bacteremia via PCR provides actionable information to direct empiric treatment. The PCR results are highly accurate, though are infrequently not corroborated by AST due to various reasons. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice)
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - October 29, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

A Prospective Study Conducted Among Participants Reporting Acute Febrile Illness in a Cohort of Periurban and Rural Cambodians
The objective of this prospective cohort study was to assess the incidence of dengue, chikungunya, respiratory viruses, and diarrheal etiologies among periurban and rural Cambodians with confirmed acute febrile illness. During a 2-year period (2016–2017), 612 participants aged 6 months to 30 years who exhibited vector-borne febrile illness (median [interquartile range] age, 8.0 [4–11] years), in which 288 (48.0%) were female, were tested for acute dengue virus and chikungunya virus infection. A total of 67 (11.2%) clinical specimens were positive for dengue virus by either nucleic acid detection (n = 23 [34.3%]; dengue...
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - October 29, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Rothia Bacteremia: A 12-Year Experience at a Tertiary-Care Teaching Hospital in Szeged, Hungary
Conclusions Rothia species may readily be misidentified as staphylococci, streptococci, or corynebacteria, both the clinical microbiologists and physicians should be aware of the possible etiological role of these microorganisms during their clinical practice, especially if the relevant risk factors are present in these patients. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice)
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - October 29, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Adherence of Health Care Workers to Personal Protective Equipment During Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
Conclusions Most of Iraqi heath care workers involved in the survey follow the recommendations regarding personal protective equipment. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice)
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - October 29, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Validation of the Drip Score at A Community-Teaching Hospital
Conclusions Our study indicates that implementation of the DRIP score would result in decreased empiric APBL use. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice)
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - October 29, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Tocilizumab Utilization for Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Case Series
Conclusions Tocilizumab may play a role in treating patients with COVID-19 with elevated IL-6 levels, who are classified as severely ill and treated early in their disease course. The risks of adverse events and economic burdens should also be evaluated. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice)
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - October 29, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research