1/897. Pyorrhoea as cause of pyrexia.Three patients with fever and malaise, one of whom also had joint pains, were extensively investigated before their condition was attributed to dental sepsis. Each patient recovered fully after appropriate dental treatment. Dental sepsis should be added to the list of possible causes of pyrexia of undetermined origin, and a routine dental examination should be carried out in each case.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = fever (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/897. Febrile perianal streptococcal dermatitis.We describe a child with an unusual presentation of perianal streptococcal dermatitis which included fever, acral scarletiniform desquamation, and extension of erythema to involve the genitalia and proximal thighs, as well as the commonly seen well-defined erythema of the perianal area. We suggest that isolated group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GAS) in our patient produced a pyrogenic exotoxin similar to that which appears in scarlet fever.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 2keywords = fever (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/897. vancomycin-induced neutropenia associated with fever: similarities between two immune-mediated drug reactions.A 39-year-old woman being treated for osteomyelitis with vancomycin developed severe neutropenia and drug fever. After she discontinued therapy, both disorders quickly resolved. These adverse reactions have rarely been reported with vancomycin, and share many similarities with regard to clinical features and postulated mechanisms of induction. To our knowledge this is the first case documenting drug fever as a principal component of vancomycin-induced neutropenia, and provides further evidence in support of an immune-mediated mechanism.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 6keywords = fever (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/897. Two separate episodes of hemophagocytic syndrome at a two-year interval in an apparently immunocompetent male.We describe two separate episodes of hemophagocytic syndrome (HPS) at an interval of two years in a seemingly immunocompetent male. This case suggests the possible existence of an inherent predisposition to HPS, in which otherwise negligible self-limited viral infection may trigger HPS. Laboratory data for a 16-year-old boy admitted with persistent high grade fever and severe thrombocytopenia disclosed coagulation abnormality, liver damage, and hypercytokinemia. A bone marrow aspiration revealed a proliferation of histiocytes with fresh hemophagocytosis. We diagnosed that he was suffering from HPS. Responding to steroid pulse therapy, he recovered completely and was discharged. After two years of healthy life, he became febrile again and was readmitted. The fever was refractory to antibiotics and was associated with a sudden drop in platelet count. Laboratory data and the bone marrow picture were consistent with those of HPS. He was again successfully treated with steroid. After the second episode, he has been healthy for more than two years.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 2keywords = fever (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/897. Case of sepsis caused by bifidobacterium longum.We report a case of sepsis caused by bifidobacterium longum in a 19-year-old male who had developed high fever, jaundice, and hepatomegaly after acupuncture therapy with small gold needles. Anaerobic, non-spore-forming, gram-positive bacilli were isolated from his blood and finally identified as B. longum. He recovered completely after treatment with ticarcillin and metronidazole. To our knowledge, this is the first report of incidental sepsis caused by B. longum.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = fever (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/897. Pacemaker-related endocarditis. Report of 7 cases and review of the literature.We report on 7 patients with pacemaker endocarditis diagnosed during the workup of long-standing fever. Persistent positive blood cultures and echocardiography led to the diagnosis in 6 patients whereas autopsy was diagnostic in another. Causative microorganisms were staphylococcus epidermidis (3), staphylococcus lugdunensis (1), pseudomonas aeruginosa (1), streptococcus bovis (1), and streptococcus mitis-streptococcus sanguis (1). pulmonary embolism was present in nearly 50% of the cases, a figure clearly higher than previously reported. In all but 1 case the initial medical approach was not successful, and thus the pacing system was finally removed. None of the cases relapsed after the removal. We have reviewed the literature regarding pacemaker endocarditis, particularly with respect to treatment.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = fever (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/897. Virtual consult--pregnant woman with sickle-cell disease.A young woman in her 20s with a lifelong history of sickle-cell disease presents with sickle-cell crisis while in active labor. After delivery of the neonate via cesarean section, her fever spikes to nearly 106 F (41.1 C) and stays there. Clinicians are invited to comment on this case in a discussion moderated by Joseph Pastorek, MD, FACOG.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = fever (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/897. Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction. Case report.The Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction is a response to the treatment of syphilis. The most common findings are fever, malaise, headache, and exacerbation of cutaneous lesions. The reaction is thought to be due to the effects of treponema breakdown products, and it should not be confused with an allergic reaction to the antibiotic employed. Thus, further therapy must not be withheld. Treatment is symptomatic.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = fever (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/897. hydroxyurea-induced fever in cervical carcinoma: case report and review of the literature.This is a case presentation of a rarely seen hydroxyurea-induced fever in a patient with cervical adenocarcinoma receiving oral hydroxyurea given concurrently with external beam radiotherapy to the pelvis. In the fourth week of treatment, the patient developed recurrent febrile episodes, with no obvious etiology. Eventually, hydroxyurea was discontinued with no further recurrence of fever. A review of the medical literature on fever induced by hydroxyurea suggests a mechanism of delayed hypersensitivity. Since hydroxyurea is an often-used chemotherapeutic drug for various malignancies, clinical oncologists need to be aware of this unusual side effect. The diagnosis is by clinical exclusion and by the recurrent pattern of fever on rechallenge of the drug.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 8keywords = fever (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/897. nursing care of a patient with fever due to sepsis/SIRS.The pathophysiology of fever in sepsis/systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is outlined. The three phases of fever are explored using a patient case study. The conclusion recommends further research is needed on the nursing management of critically ill patients with a fever.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 7keywords = fever (Clic here for more details about this article) |
| | Next -> |