Asplenia-Associated Babesiosis: A Quagmire Traversed by Exchange Transfusion.

Babesiosis is a potentially life-threatening tick-borne parasitic infection. Severe disease in splenectomized individuals may require exchange transfusion. A 58-year-old male with a history of splenectomy presented with 2 weeks of subjective fever, weakness, and abdominal pain.

Myocardial Infarction and Complete Heart Block in a Patient With Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA).

Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital malformation. We present a case of an elderly patient with ALCAPA presenting with complete heart block and non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction years after diagnosis and surgical correction. An 81-year-old female with a history of ALCAPA presented to the emergency department with chest pain and progressive mental deterioration.

Myocarditis: A Rare Complication of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy.

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are a class of immunotherapy agents that are often used in cancer treatment. A rare but life-threatening complication that can be seen is ICI-induced myocarditis. We discuss a case of pembrolizumab-induced myocarditis and the nuances involved in timely diagnosis and treatment.

Anomalous Bronchial Artery Origin - Canary in the Coal Mine - For Diagnosing Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension.

Unlabelled: Anomalous bronchial artery origins may have clinical implications beyond their anatomical curiosity. In this case, identification of such an anomaly led to the diagnosis of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). A 49-year-old male with a history of recurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) on anticoagulation presented with chest pain and shortness of breath.

Unveiling Ureaplasma: A Case Report of a Rare Culprit in Pyelonephritis.

species, typically considered commensal organisms of the human urogenital tract, have been implicated in various urinary tract infections (UTIs), including the rare and challenging presentation of pyelonephritis. This case report describes a unique instance of pyelonephritis induced by , characterized by a negative routine urine culture and a lack of response to empirical antibiotic treatment, highlighting the complexities associated with diagnosing and managing infections caused by atypical pathogens. A 50-year-old female presented to the emergency department with symptoms suggestive of UTI, including fever, vomiting, and dysuria.

Clinical and Laboratory Factors in Predicting Mortality Among COVID-19 RT-PCR Positive Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study From a Tertiary Care Center.

Background: In coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, risk stratification based on clinical presentation, co-morbid illness, and combined laboratory parameters is essential to provide an adequate, timely intervention based on an individual's conditions to prevent mortality among cases.

Methods: A retrospective observational study was carried out from June to October 2020, including all reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) positive COVID-19 non-survivors and control group survivors randomly selected after age and sex matching. Clinical and demographic information was collected from the medical records.