Browsing Clinical Vignette Symposium 2020 by Author "Martin, Kimberly"
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Disseminated Histoplasmosis in an Immunocompromised Pediatric Patient
Ramirez-Cueva, Fatima Angelica; Jarshaw, Jane; Kuchmiy, Ella; Martin, Kimberly (2020-05)INTRODUCTION: Histoplasma capsulatum is a thermally dimorphic fungi that is highly endemic in the central and eastern United States. The fungus lives in soil contaminated by bird or bat droppings and is aerosolized and ... -
Fusobacterium Nucleatum Brain Abscesses in an Immunocompetent Adolescent with Dental Braces
Toor, Gavely; Martin, Kimberly (2020-05)INTRODUCTION: Fusobacterium nucleatum is an anaerobic, non-spore forming, gram-negative bacilli that is commonly found in soil, respiratory tracts of animals, and can be isolated from oropharyngeal specimens of healthy ... -
Multi-Drug Resistant Mycobacterium Abscessus Osteomyelitis Following an ATV Accident
Guzman, Janitzio; Bolender, Emily; Sabet, Samie; Martin, Kimberly (2020-05)INTRODUCTION: Mycobacterium abscessus (MA) is a rapidly-growing nontuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) found in water and soil that causes pulmonary, skin/soft tissue, and bone infections. Treatment of MA infections is difficult ...