Mycoplasma haemohominis as a cause of fever of unknown origin in a traveller.
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DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taac129
Abstract: Candidatus Mycoplasma haemohominis (cMh) is the most human-adapted and lethal hemoplasma. Bats are the common reservoir worldwide. cMh should be suspected in PUO associated with splenomegaly, and hemolytic anaemia or hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, above all in… read more here.
Keywords: cause fever; fever unknown; mycoplasma haemohominis; haemohominis cause ... See more keywords
What is the cause of this fever? Malaria with concomitant pneumonia
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-220306
Abstract: A 43-year-old Hispanic woman presented to the clinic complaining of fever, chills and cough for 14 days. The patient reported a recent trip to Asia 12 days prior to presenting symptoms. Given her physical examination… read more here.
Keywords: concomitant pneumonia; fever malaria; fever; malaria concomitant ... See more keywords
Rare cause of fever of unknown origin: gastrointestinal stromal tumour
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-223013
Abstract: A 44-year-old man presented with fever (low to high grade) for 2-month duration despite treatment with oral antibiotics and antipyretics. Further, enquiry did not yield any potentially explanatory clues to a diagnosis. Physical examination revealed… read more here.
Keywords: fever; mass; gastrointestinal stromal; cause fever ... See more keywords
Unexpected cause of fever in a patient with untreated HIV
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-225087
Abstract: We report a case of a 27-year-old man with a history of untreated HIV who presented with fever, rash and leg cramps. Initial suspicion was high for an infectious process; however, after an exhaustive evaluation,… read more here.
Keywords: contrast administration; cause; unexpected cause; untreated hiv ... See more keywords