Infectious Diseases 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 as the Source of FUO

Bloody Ascites and Gas Under the Diaphragm

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

NEJM Images in Clinical Medicine

Herpetic Glossitis. NEJM, 08/2007.
Purple Urine. NEJM, 09/2007.
Retiform Purpura. NEJM, 01/2008.
Crystalluria from Acyclovir Use. NEJM, 03/2008.
Ascariasis. NEJM, 04/2008.
Vestibular Papillomatosis. NEJM, 04/2008.
Clonorchis sinensis. NEJM, 04/2008.
Babesiosis. NEJM, 04/2008.
Keratoderma Blennorrhagica. NEJM, 05/2008.
Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis. NEJM, 08/2008.
Corneal Dendritic Ulcer from Herpes Simplex Virus Infection. NEJM, 10/2008.
Ocular Myiasis. NEJM, 11/2008.
MRSA: The Hands Give It Away. NEJM, 01/2009.
Pediculosis of the Pubis. NEJM, 02/2009.
Lymphedema Tarda. NEJM, 03/2009.
Green Nails due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa. NEJM, 03/2009.
Cutaneous Anthrax. NEJM, 07/2009.

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.

JAMA Patient Page

Syphilis. JAMA, 02/2009.
Bed Bugs. JAMA, 03/2009.

Test Questions

USMLERx Step 2CK Question #21018

Published: 01/19/2005
Updated: 07/04/2009