A Seizure Attributed to Ofloxacine in a Woman Undergoing Detoxification for Alcohol Dependence by Pierre Lahmek, Laurent Michel, Nadine Meunier, Henri-Jean Aubin

“…Discussion. Quinolone antibiotics vary in their ability to induce seizures, with ofloxacin having one of the least potentials. …”
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Alginate: Current Use and Future Perspectives in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications by Marta Szekalska, Agata Puciłowska, Emilia Szymańska, Patrycja Ciosek, Katarzyna Winnicka

“…The recent technological advancements with using alginates, issues related to alginates suitability as matrix for three-dimensional tissue cultures, adjuvants of antibiotics, and antiviral agents in cell transplantation in diabetes or neurodegenerative diseases treatment, and an update on the antimicrobial and antiviral therapy of the alginate based drugs are also highlighted.…”
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A Stroke Mimic: A Case Report by Annia Martínez Rivas, Alexis Suárez Quesada, Yamila Espinosa Santisteban, Jirlén Moreno Torres, Alain Francisco Morejón Giraldoni

“…Changes on computed tomography consistent with a brain abscess were observed. Broad-spectrum antibiotics were administered and a follow-up tomography was performed. …”
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Emergence of Invasive Group A Streptococcus Infection in an Infant: A Case Report by Alexis N. Roach, Ryan Kwong, Sarah Sylvester

“…Tissue ischemia progressed to dry gangrene requiring below-knee amputation followed by six weeks of antibiotics. Conclusion: This case serves as a reminder of the critical importance of vigilance, prompt recognition, and aggressive intervention in the management of invasive GAS infections in infants.…”
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Review of the European <i>Helicobacter</i> Study Group Workshop reports (Ljubljana, 2012) by A. A. Sheptulin

“…Increasing resistance H. pylori to various antibiotics require the further improvement of modes of eradication therapy.Conclusion. …”
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Community-Acquired Pneumonia and Empyema Caused by Citrobacter koseri in an Immunocompetent Patient by Miguel Angel Ariza-Prota, Ana Pando-Sandoval, Marta García-Clemente, Ramón Fernández, Pere Casan

“…The infections caused by Citrobacter are difficult to treat with usual broad spectrum antibiotics owing to rapid generation of mutants and have been associated with high death rates in the past. …”
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Epiploic Appendagitis Mimicking Recurrent Diverticulitis by R. Plummer, Y. Sekigami, Lilian Chen, James Yoo

“…An initial diagnosis of diverticulitis was made based on her history and exam, intravenous antibiotics were given, and an elective surgical resection was considered. …”
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae-Induced-Stevens Johnson Syndrome: Rare Occurrence in an Adult Patient by Samad Rasul, Faria Farhat, Yared Endailalu, Fatima Tabassum Khan, Vishal Poddar

“…He clinically responded after treatment with antibiotics and IVIG. SJS is usually a drug-induced condition; however, M. pneumoniae is the commonest infectious cause and should be considered in the differential diagnosis.…”
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Pyogenic Ventriculitis Complicating Aggregatibacter aphrophilus Infective Endocarditis: A Case Report and Literature Review by Gordon W Jung, Michael D Parkins, Deirdre Church

“…Prompt diagnosis and treatment with appropriate culture-directed antibiotics with adequate central nervous system penetration is crucial when managing patients who are suspected of having PV. …”
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Spontaneous ureteral rupture: A rare case report and review of literature by Anass El Alaoui, MD, Abdelghani Ouraghi, MD, Hemdellah Debbe Salem, MD, Anouar El Moudane, MD, Ali Barki, MD

“…The treatment involved antibiotics and double-J stenting. This case demonstrates that spontaneous ureteral rupture should be suspected in urolothiasis patients presenting for a severe pain even if the calculus is small and the laboratory markers are normal. …”
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Neutropenia and Neutropenic Complications in ABVD Chemotherapy for Hodgkin Lymphoma by Bhanu Vakkalanka, Brian K. Link

“…Various strategies are adopted to counter this commonly encountered problem, including dose modification, use of colony stimulating factors, and prophylactic or therapeutic use of antibiotics. Data to support these approaches is somewhat controversial, and in keeping with the paucity of definitive evidence, there is a wide disparity in the management of neutropenia in patients receiving ABVD chemotherapy. …”
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Fatal Septic Shock in a Patient with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Associated with an Infectious Mononucleosis by Giorgio Berlot, Ariella Tomasini, Lorenzo Zandonà, Eugenio Leonardo, Rossana Bussani, Nadia Zarrillo

“…Despite the aggressive treatment, which included antibiotics, vasopressors, IV immunoglobulins, and the use of an extracorporeal device aimed to remove mediators released both during sepsis and the cytokine storm determined by the hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, the patient died. …”
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Diagnosis and Management of Lemierre’s Syndrome Presented with Multifocal Pneumonia and Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis by Yasar Sattar, Ammu Thampi Susheela, Bibek Karki, Adnan Liaqat, Waqas Ullah, Fnu Zafrullah

“…The patient was managed with fluids, antibiotics, and anticoagulants. The patient survived and discharged from the hospital. …”
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Severe Acute Pulmonary Toxicity Associated with Brentuximab in a Patient with Refractory Hodgkin’s Lymphoma by Yasmin Sabet, Saul Ramirez, Elizabeth Rosell Cespedes, Marimer Rensoli Velasquez, Mateo Porres-Muñoz, Sumit Gaur, Juan B. Figueroa-Casas, Mateo Porres-Aguilar

“…We report the case of a twenty-nine-year-old female with Hodgkin’s lymphoma who was treated with brentuximab and later presented with severe acute pulmonary toxicity; she improved after the discontinuation of brentuximab and administration of antibiotics and glucocorticoid therapy. Currently there is very little data in the literature in regard to the clinical manifestations and characteristics of patients taking brentuximab and the potential development of acute severe pulmonary toxicity, as well as the appropriate therapeutic approach, making this particular case of successful treatment and resolution unique.…”
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“The Clock Is Ticking”: The Timely Management of a Painful Skin Rash in a Seventy-Year-Old Woman by Susan Thomas, Folashade Omole, Vijaykumar G. Patel, Michelle L. Nichols

“…Management consists of immediate resuscitation, early surgical debridement, and administration of broad spectrum intravenous antibiotics. We report a case of a 70 year old woman who presented with a painful erythematous rash, was admitted as a case of cellulitis, later developed worsening of symptoms and septic shock, and was diagnosed as necrotizing fasciitis.…”
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Radical Hysterectomy with Pelvic Lymphadenectomy: Indications, Technique, and Complications by Rachel A. Ware, John R. van Nagell

“…Improvement in surgical techniqe, administration of prophylactic antibiotics, thromboemolic prophylaxis, and advances in critical care medicine have resulted in lower operative morbidity associated with this procedure. …”
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Infektif Endokarditis Pada Penyakit Jantung Tiroid by Pradita Diah Permatasari

“…Treatment of infective endocarditis consists of giving antibiotics and evacuating vegetation by surgery. Surgical action is indicated if there is symptoms of heart failure, uncontrolled infections and vegetation size are too large, causing the risk of embolism.…”
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Acquired Umbilico-Inguinal Fistula with Persistent Discharge due to Suture Reaction: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Muazez Cevik

“…The initial diagnosis was omphalitis and he was treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics but a UIF was subsequently diagnosed. Surgery was performed to ascertain the cause of the UIF. …”
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In-Depth Exploration of Human Gut Microbiota: A Review by Maliha Rashid, Dwaipayaan Sinha, Muhammad Usama, Mariam Badam, Maryam Idrees, Saiqa Noureen, Reem Nadeem, Muhammad Mustajab Khan, Shakira Ghazanfar

“…Balanced diet, genetic makeup, and use of antibiotics highly influence the microbial population in the gastrointestinal tract. …”
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Refractory Epistaxis due to Severe Factor V Deficiency with Inhibitor by Elizabeth S. John, Minesh D. Patel, Julio Hajdenberg

“…Factor V deficiency secondary to inhibitors is extremely rare and can be caused by a wide collection of exposures such as bovine thrombin and beta lactamase antibiotics. The management of factor V deficiency with inhibitor is a condition treated based on case reports due to the rarity of this condition. …”
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