A rare case of axillary lymphadenopathy We have some very interesting images for you but, can you answer the questions below? 1. How would have initially managed this patient? 2. How should axilliary lymphadenopathy be investigated? 3. Which conditions would you want to exclude? If you don’t know the answers or want to know more […]
Category: Microbiology
Microbiology: Cryptococccal meningoencephalitis after H1N1 influenza
Here the authors report a case of cryptococcal meningoencehalitis associated with the H1N1 pandemic. Seema Biswas Editor-in-Chief Cryptococccal meningoencephalitis after H1N1 influenza […]
Microbiology: Sepsis, meningitis and cerebral abscesses caused by Citrobacter koseri
Neonates have the highest incidence of bacterial meningitis. Here the authors report the case of a neonate with Citrobacter koseri – a rare cause of meningitis and cerebral abscess. Seema Biswas Editor-in-Chief Sepsis, meningitis and cerebral abscesses caused by Citrobacter koseri […]
Microbiology: Clinical aspects of congenital syphilis with Hutchinson’s triad
This case from Brazil describes interstitial keratitis, deafness and dental defects characterising Hutchinson’s triad resulting from congenital syphilis in a seven year old girl. Seema Biswas Editor-in-Chief Clinical aspects of congenital syphilis with Hutchinson’s triad […]
Microbiology: A 12-day-old male newborn with extensive vesicles and fever
Here a 12 day neonate presents with a fever and generalised vesicular rash. Fortunately, he recovers with intravenous acyclovir… Seema Biswas Editor-in-Chief A 12-day-old male newborn with extensive vesicles and fever […]
Microbiology: Nosocomial meningitis caused by gas producing Klebsiella pneumoniae
Here the authors describe a case of gas forming Klebsiella pneumonia causing fatal meningitis in a 40 year old woman. Seema Biswas Editor-in-Chief Nosocomial meningitis caused by gas producing Klebsiella pneumoniae […]
Microbiology: Diphtheroids as a cause of endocarditis in a haemodialysis patient
Dipheroids are usually regarded as skin or mucous membrane commensals. In this case from Jamaica the authors describe the role of the bacteria in fatal infective endocarditis. Diphtheroids as a cause of endocarditis in a haemodialysis patient Seema Biswas Editor-in-Chief […]