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Type F Botulism Due to Clostridium baratii
04/09/2025
Emily Penrose, MS; Kerry Ohlson, RN, BSN; Kristine Voos, BS, CHES; Brenden A. Bedard, MPH; Paul A. Petit, MSL
This paper summarizes a case of botulism in a 69-year-old man caused by Clostridium baratii (C. baratii) type F toxin and the resultant investigation conducted at a local health department. The case is...
04/09/2025
Original Research
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Original Research
Epidemiology and Management of Acute Hematogenous Vertebral Osteomyelitis and Discitis in Children
04/02/2025
Danielle Comeaux, MPAS, PA-C; Teena Hadvani, MD; Shelley Kumar, MSc, MS; Nicole Wunderlich, PA-C; Angela Foyt, PA-C; Megan James, BSN, RN, CPN; Ankhi Dutta, MD, MPH
Acute hematogenous vertebral osteomyelitis (AVOM) is a rare condition that causes significant morbidity in in the pediatric population owing to non-specific presentation and delayed diagnoses. The clinical...
04/02/2025
What's Your Diagnosis?
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What's Your Diagnosis?
A Landscaper's Nodular Skin Lesions and Painful, Swollen Joints
04/01/2025
Kashif Memon, MD; Kerry O. Cleveland, MD; Furqan Tarique Memon, MBBS
A 32-year-old man from northern Mexico who worked as a landscaper presented to the emergency department with a 4-month history of increasing pain and swelling of his left wrist and fingers as well as raised...
04/01/2025
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Slide Injury Leading to Bacteremia and Sepsis in a Pediatric Patient
02/13/2025
Felicia Cooper, MD; Pankaj Watal, MD; Syed Asad Ali; Drew Burgess
An 8-year-old girl presented to an outside community emergency department (ED) with 2 weeks of joint pain impeding her ability to walk and progressive abdominal pain.
02/13/2025
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Diaphoresis, Dyspnea, and Discomfort: An Unusual Case of Epstein-Barr Virus-Associated Pericardial Effusion With Cardiac Tamponade
12/28/2024
Muhammad Ahmad Shahid, MD; Muzzamil Khan, MD; Richen Jirel, MD; Shannay Bellamy, MD; William Ott, MD
A 57-year-old man presented with a 1-day history of substernal chest pain, diaphoresis, palpitations, and lightheadedness while walking his dog. He initially attributed his symptoms to a panic attack,...
12/28/2024
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Mastoiditis Caused by Streptococcus intermedius
12/27/2024
A previously healthy 8-year-old boy presented to the emergency department with sudden-onset neurological deficits and altered mental status following a syncopal episode.
12/27/2024
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Neonate With Acquired Babesiosis
12/20/2024
Giridhar Guntreddi, MD, FAAP, FAPHM; Alfredo Valdez, MD; Achuth Jayasankar Kondoor; Swayam Prabha Nirujogi, MD, MBA, FAAFP
A 27-day-old previously healthy male neonate first presented to the emergency department with 1-day history of fever, irritability, and feeding intolerance.
12/20/2024
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Pyogenic Sacroiliitis and Pyomyositis Caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
11/06/2024
Patricia Zhao, BS; Nicole Byram, MD
A fully vaccinated 5-year-old girl with a history of molluscum contagiosum presented to the emergency department with acute onset of left hip, buttocks, and leg pain associated with an inability to bear...
11/06/2024
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New Onset of Severe Mitral Valve Regurgitation Status Post COVID-19 Recovery
10/30/2024
Benjamin Bayly, DO; Feeha Hasan, MS, DO; Sashi Makam, MD
A 43-year-old man presented to his primary care physician for a routine physical examination. At this visit, the patient reported elevated blood pressure, headaches, fatigue, new onset of palpitations, and...
10/30/2024
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A Previously Healthy 27-Year-Old Man With New-Onset Seizure
10/24/2024
Veronica Thompson, OMS II; Amanda Ho, OMS II; Ciara Doyle, OMS II; Joy Ishii Zarandy, DO, FAAFP, DABFM
A 27-year-old man presented to the emergency department (ED) following a new-onset seizure. The seizure was witnessed by his wife, who stated that he was standing at the kitchen sink, washing dishes, when...
10/24/2024