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Kounis syndrome (KS) is a rare condition that combines acute coronary syndrome (ACS) with an allergic or anaphylactic reaction; in this case, it also occurred alongside sepsis, a coexistence not previously reported in scientific literature. The case of a 65‐year‐old man is presented with a history of allergy to penicillin and metamizole, admitted for ...
Anthony Pellon, Lipi Buch
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Lumbar Spine Mucormycosis Mimicking Pott’s Spine: A Case Report
Background Spinal mucormycosis is an exceptionally rare form of invasive fungal infection, with fewer than 12 confirmed cases reported in the prior literature. Immunocompromised patients are disproportionately affected, and mortality exceeds 50% in this population.
Kanav Gupta +8 more
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Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a serious condition that develops as a result of inadequate blood supply to bone tissue. This condition is usually associated with trauma, long-term steroid use, or systemic diseases.
Tuba Erdem Sultanoğlu +1 more
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Pyogenic spondylodiscitis is a rare infection, with cervical spine involvement occurring in only 3%–10% of the cases. Streptococcus gallolyticus subsp. pasteurianus, a normal gut flora component, is a rare causative agent of spinal infections. Here, we report the case of an 88‐year‐old man with cervical pyogenic spondylodiscitis caused by this organism,
Takeshi Yamashita +5 more
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To date, 2 cases of adjacent level spondylodiscitis occurring a few months after initial spinal fusion were reported. However, the development of delayed adjacent level spondylodiscitis is very rare.
Narihito Nagoshi +3 more
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Spondylodiscitis Caused by Aspergillus Species
Background: Spondylodiscitis caused by Aspergillus spp. is a rare but life-threatening clinical entity. However, a consensus on diagnostic criteria and most effective medical management is still missing.
Christos Koutserimpas +6 more
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Introduction Mycotic aneurysms (MA) are rare but severe complications of infective endocarditis (IE), arising from septic emboli, bacteremia, or direct vascular invasion. Pulmonary artery involvement is particularly uncommon and presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.
Sebastián Hoyos Gutiérrez +4 more
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Nonsurgical Management of Pan‐Spinal Epidural Abscess Caused by Streptococcus mitis: A Case Report
Introduction Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare but potentially devastating infection. Pan‐spinal SEA (Pan‐SEA), involving the entire spinal axis, is even rarer and typically managed with surgical drainage and antibiotics. Streptococcus mitis is an uncommon causative pathogen.
Hiroaki Takada +3 more
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Bordetella holmesii is a fastidious Gram‐negative coccobacillus that was first isolated in 1983. It is an infrequent human pathogen, predominantly limited to asplenic and other immunocompromised hosts. We describe herein the first reported case of vascular graft infection caused by B.
Joya-Rita Hindy +6 more
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