Infectious Disease Cases
Editor: V. Dimov, M.D.
Lungs
Pneumonia and Septic Shock, correct placement of TLC
Pneumonia Complicated with Empyema and Abscess
Recurrent Pneumonia due to IgG and IgM Deficiency
Pneumonia and Metabolic Acidosis in a 35 kg man
Hemoptysis in a Patient with Lingular Pneumonia
Massive Left-Sided Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Coccidiomycosis
Non-Functioning Pituitary Adenoma In A Patient With Multiorgan Involvement Sarcoidosis
Heart
Double Hit – Right and Left-Sided Endocarditis in a Heroin Abuser
Staphylococcus Aureus Prostatic Abscess Complicated By Infective Endocarditis
Skin
Diabetic Foot Infection of Stasis Ulcers
Abdomen and Liver
Liver Abscess Which Presented as Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Bloody Ascites and Gas Under the Diaphragm
Right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain due to cholangitis
Other
Patient with Multiple Symptoms for Six Years Finally Diagnosed with AIDS
Amphotericin B Nephrotoxicity
Antibiotics for Periodontal Disease (Gingivitis)
Empiric Treatment of Common Infections
Images in Clinical Medicine
Further Reading
Johns Hopkins ABX Guide
FUO work-up example in a NYTimes article
Chronic meningococcemia. 'You're Very Ill' Takes a Sudden Turn to 'You're Very Lucky'. NYTimes. March 21, 2006.
Infectious Disease Cases for Educational Purposes: Open-Access Resources on the Internet. Matthew E. Falagas, Efthymia A. Karveli, and George Panos. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2007;45:495-500. Full text PDF.
JAMA Patient Page
Syphilis. JAMA, 02/2009.
Bed Bugs. JAMA, 03/2009.
Test Questions
USMLERx Step 2CK Question #21018
Published: 01/19/2005
Updated: 01/06/2010
Recommended Books
Labels: Infectious Diseases
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The link to Infectious Disease Cases for Educational Purposes: Open-Access Resources on the Internet. Matthew E. Falagas, Efthymia A. Karveli, and George Panos. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2007;45:495-500 doesn't work. Love the rest.
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