Guillain-Barre syndrome associated with COVID-19 and malaria coinfection: A case report

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Key Clinical MessageWe report a case of febrile illness that was presented with mild symptoms. However, laboratory investigation confirmed a malaria and Rift Valley fever co‐infection. Healthcare providers in settings endemic with several infectious diseases should seek rolling out possibilities of other infections prior to starting treatment for achieving effective case management with less resources and better safety of patients.AbstractHere we report a case of febrile illness that confirmed to be a co‐infection of malaria and Rift Valley fever. The patient was initially diagnosed with malaria and started on treatment immediately. However, due to the lack of response to the treatment further laboratory investigations were pursued.

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Rift Valley fever and malaria co‐infection: A case report

Ali,

Siddig,

Mohamed

et al. 2023

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“… 13 The atypical manifestation, severe prognosis of infection, and co‐infections are adding more challenge for healthcare providers and the quality of their healthcare. 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 This atypical presentation of infectious diseases including mycetoma highlights the need for improving the diagnostic capacity particularly in areas endemic with more than one of infectious diseases with overlapping symptoms. 6 , 20 , 21 This improvement needs to be at the education and continuous training of healthcare providers as well as the infrastructure and integrating the use of more robust diagnostic tools such as molecular and genomic sequencing in these endemic areas.…”

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confidence: 99%

Unusual manifestation of cystic mycetoma lesions: A case report

Abdallah,

Abdelkhalig,

Hamid

et al. 2023

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Key Clinical MessageThis case presents an atypical cystic presentation of mycetoma without sinuses or discharge. Awareness of these variations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and timely intervention, highlighting the need for healthcare professionals to consider diverse manifestations of mycetoma.AbstractMycetoma is a chronic and debilitating infectious disease characterized by localized swellings and granulomatous lesions. It primarily affects individuals in tropical and subtropical regions and is caused by certain fungi or bacteria. While mycetoma typically presents with sinuses and discharge, this case report presents a unique cystic presentation without these features. The patient, a 12‐year‐old female from Sudan, presented with a painless swelling on the dorsum of her right foot. Physical examination revealed a round, non‐tender, and fluctuant mass. Histopathological examination confirmed actinomycetoma caused by Streptomyces somaliensis. The patient was successfully treated with a combination of antibiotherapy. This atypical presentation underscores the need for healthcare professionals to consider uncommon variations of mycetoma for accurate diagnosis and management.

“… 12 Furthermore, malaria is hyperendemic in Sudan 13 and in addition to it is major role in the development of CA, it involves in several other neurological disorders. 14 …”

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confidence: 99%

Delayed cerebellar ataxia induced by Plasmodium falciparum malaria: A rare complication

Siddig,

Misbah El‐Sadig,

Eltigani

et al. 2023

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Key Clinical MessageIn endemic areas, malaria‐induced cerebellar ataxia should be suspected in patients presenting with neurological disorders including slurred speech, tremors, and a sense of imbalance and dizziness while walking. Healthcare providers should be aware to properly investigate and early detect and manage infections associated with the development of cerebellar ataxia to improve the case management and clinical outcome cost‐effectively.AbstractHere, we report the clinical manifestations, investigations, and outcomes of a patient developed delayed cerebellar ataxia following a malaria infection: an unusual complication of the disease. This report highlights the diagnostic challenges in a country endemic with several infectious diseases, yet it has a limited diagnostic and surveillance capacity.