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Infect. Dis. Rep., Volume 5, Issue 2 (October 2013) – 5 articles

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Fecal microbiota transplantation: the state of the art
by Stefano Di Bella, Cecilia Drapeau, Esther García-Almodóvar and Nicola Petrosillo
Infect. Dis. Rep. 2013, 5(2), e13; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.4081/idr.2013.e13 - 27 Nov 2013
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Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is an emerging problem in terms of incidence, morbidity and mortality. Currently available treatment options are not always effective, especially in cases of recurrent/refractory or complicated CDI. The gut microbiota transplantation is a technique that has been sporadically practiced [...] Read more.
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is an emerging problem in terms of incidence, morbidity and mortality. Currently available treatment options are not always effective, especially in cases of recurrent/refractory or complicated CDI. The gut microbiota transplantation is a technique that has been sporadically practiced since the ‘50s, but its clinical efficacy has only recently been supported by scientific evidence. In the present article, we report the pathophysiological basis and the clinical indications of this technique that, in light of its low cost, and proven efficacy and safety, is likely to become part of the management guidelines of difficult cases of CDI in the near future. Full article
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Case Report
Streptococcus pyogenes aortic aneurysm infection: forgotten but not gone
by Bradley J. Gardiner, Joy Wong, Ming Yii, Timothy Buckenham and Tony M. Korman
Infect. Dis. Rep. 2013, 5(2), e11; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.4081/idr.2013.e11 - 07 Nov 2013
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Historically, Streptococcus pyogenes was a common cause of endocarditis and infected aortic aneurysm. Today, endovascular infections due to this organism have become exceedingly rare. We report the first case of aortic aneurysm infection due to S. pyogenes treated with initial endoluminal repair, review [...] Read more.
Historically, Streptococcus pyogenes was a common cause of endocarditis and infected aortic aneurysm. Today, endovascular infections due to this organism have become exceedingly rare. We report the first case of aortic aneurysm infection due to S. pyogenes treated with initial endoluminal repair, review previous reports and discuss current treatment options. Full article
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Case Report
First case report of infection by Mycobacterium wolinskyi after mammoplasty in Brazil
by Andrea Santos Lima, Maria Madileuza Carneiro Neves, Karen Machado Gomes, Klarissa Miranda Guarines, Carlos Feitosa Luna, Rafael Silva Duarte, Lílian Maria Lapa Montenegro and Haiana Charifker Schindler
Infect. Dis. Rep. 2013, 5(2), e12; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.4081/idr.2013.e12 - 14 Oct 2013
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Mycobacterium wolinskyi is a rapidly growing mycobacterium, first described in 1999 as a member of the group Mycobacterium smegmatis (Mycobacterium smegmatis, Mycobacterium wolinskyi and Mycobacterium goodii). Only 19 case reports all over the world have been described on literature, none of [...] Read more.
Mycobacterium wolinskyi is a rapidly growing mycobacterium, first described in 1999 as a member of the group Mycobacterium smegmatis (Mycobacterium smegmatis, Mycobacterium wolinskyi and Mycobacterium goodii). Only 19 case reports all over the world have been described on literature, none of them in Brazil. On this report, it is described one case of infection after a mammoplasty procedure performed in a private health service in the county of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, in 2009. The mycobacteria specie was identified using biochemical tests and sequencing the specific gene rpoB. To treat the infection by Mycobacterium wolinskyi it was necessary to combine antibiotics for a long period of time associated with surgical procedures of the breast abscesses. Full article
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Case Report
A case of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease: diagnostic dilemmas of a rapidly fatal disease
by Mirza M. Baig and Martin Phillips
Infect. Dis. Rep. 2013, 5(2), e10; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.4081/idr.2013.e10 - 14 Oct 2013
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rapidly progressive and ultimately fatal disorder of the central nervous system. It occurs worldwide with an incidence of 0.5-1 new case per million population per year. No specific treatment is available and management is limited to supportive care. [...] Read more.
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rapidly progressive and ultimately fatal disorder of the central nervous system. It occurs worldwide with an incidence of 0.5-1 new case per million population per year. No specific treatment is available and management is limited to supportive care. Autopsy or biopsy provides a definitive diagnosis. Because of the transmissible nature of the disease and hesitancy of patients/family members to give consent for biopsy, numerous challenges in confirming the clinical diagnosis are faced by healthcare professionals. We report a case of 66-year-old male who was hospitalized due to hip fracture following a fall. Acute mental status changes followed the surgical fixation of hip fracture which triggered neurologic work up. This finally revealed suspicion and confirmation of CJD. Patient had progressive cognitive decline with akinetic mutism during further hospital stay and was later discharged home with hospice. Shorter thereafter he died at home. This case demonstrates the importance of keeping an open mind towards possibility of CJD when faced with esoteric neurologic presentations. Also this case provides insight into challenges in quarantine and sterilization of surgical instruments when these patients go through major surgeries. Full article
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A case of emphysematous cystitis diagnosed by exploratory laparotomy
by Keisuke Takano, Hidetada Fukushima, Yasuyuki Kawai, Yasuyuki Urisono, Michiaki Hata, Kenji Nishio and Kazuo Okuchi
Infect. Dis. Rep. 2013, 5(2), e9; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.4081/idr.2013.e9 - 08 Oct 2013
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Emphysematous cystitis is a rare form of infection. Well known symptoms are: dysuria, urinary frequency and lower abdominal pain. We experienced a case of emphysematous cystitis presented with atypical peritoneal sign and computed tomography findings of massive intra-peritoneal fluid collection and abnormal gas [...] Read more.
Emphysematous cystitis is a rare form of infection. Well known symptoms are: dysuria, urinary frequency and lower abdominal pain. We experienced a case of emphysematous cystitis presented with atypical peritoneal sign and computed tomography findings of massive intra-peritoneal fluid collection and abnormal gas appearance in pelvic space. Due to its presentation as acute abdomen, patient underwent exploratory laparotomy and the diagnosis of emphysematous cystitis was established. As far as we know, our case is the first report of emphysematous cystitis with intra-peritoneal fluid collection. Full article
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