We report a case of varicella-zoster vasculopathy that occurred in a 42-year-old renal transplant recipient with concurrent vertebral artery aneurysm and dissection. The patient was successfully treated with embolization and acyclovir therapy. Here, we review the English literature regarding the association of varicella-zoster virus infection with cerebral aneurysm.
Raultella planticola usually invaded immune compromised patients and has been considered a relatively harmless Gram-negative bacteria. We reported a case of a women with a new pancreatic cancer diagnosis that abruptly develop severe sepsis. A Raoultella planticola was yielded in blood cultures. This case suggest Raoultella as pathogen causing life threatening community acquired infection.
Corynebacterium striatum is part of the normal human flora, but it has recently gained recognition as a pathogen. It can cause serious infection in immunocompromised patients, although bone and joint infections due to C. striatum are uncommon. We present a patient with cirrhosis who developed C. striatum septic arthritis and bacteremia, review published reports of bone and joint infection due to C. striatum, and discuss important features of the illnesses associated with this organism.(Infect Dis Clin Pract 2009;17: 187Y190)
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