Infectious Disease Case Studies

Case Studies

• Case 185 (№=200097): A 40-year-old man with HIV infection presented with fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, enlarged spleen (7cm below the left costal margin), and liver (6cm below the right costal margin).  Complete blood count showed pancytopenia and spleen aspiration identified Leishmania Donovan bodies. Indicates Leishmaniasis.

• Case 184 (№=200096): A 35-year-old patient presented with symptoms including fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, back pain, pale face, and nosebleeds.  Diagnosed with hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). The case specifies the oliguric phase.

• Case 183(№=200095): Patient with HFRS. Laboratory results demonstrate moderate leukocytosis, elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), elevated protein in the urine, and increased number of white blood cells and red blood cells in urine sample. Suggests the oliguric period of the disease in HFRS.

• Case 182 (№=200094): A 36-year-old patient with HFRS experiencing deterioration to acute kidney injury.  Symptoms include headache, back pain, anorexia, pale skin, dry mouth, swelling, nosebleeding, vomiting, hemorrhagic rash, elevated blood pressure, bradycardia, and anuria.  Needs protein and bilirubin levels.

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• Case 181 (№=200093): A 37-year-old patient presented with fever, headache, nasal bleeding, and skin rash. History indicates tick bite. Diagnosed with suspected Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and needs a laboratory test to confirm.

• Case 180 (№=200092): A 27-year-old patient with HFRS experiencing complications. Symptoms include headache, back pain, anorexia, pale skin, dry mouth, swelling, nosebleeding, vomiting, hemorrhagic rash and anuria. Acute kidney injury is a potential complication.

• Case 179 (№=200091): A 37-year-old presented with fever, nasal bleeding and skin rash. Exposure to ticks and history of livestock breeding risk. Diagnosed with possible tick-borne encephalitis or Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever

• Case 178 (№=200090): A 47-year-old experiencing high fever, headache, insomnia, skin rashes, jaundice, vomiting and abdominal pain. History indicates eating raw fish two weeks prior. Laboratory results show eosinophilia, leukocytosis, increased conjugated bilirubin, ALT, AST, and alkaline phosphatase. Ultrasound reveals hepatitis signs.. Possible helminthiasis (opisthorciasis) is suspected

• Case 177, 175, and 174 (№=200089, 200087, and 200086): These cases share a common theme of patients presenting with fever, cough, chest pain, headache, and rash. All diagnoses involve allergic pneumonitis, and are caused by helminthic infections.

• Case 176 (№=200088): A 47-year-old with fever, headache, jaundice, vomiting, and abdominal pain. History indicates eating raw fish. Symptoms include jaundice and hepatomegaly, elevated eosinophilia, and liver function test abnormalities. Diagnosis involves possible helminthic (opisthorchiasis) infection

• Many other cases involve a variety of ailments and suspected infections, including helminth infections, malaria, and viral infections. Additional cases involve complications that affect the kidney, liver, or other organs, all of which need specific diagnoses and further investigation.

Explore various case studies related to infectious diseases, including Leishmaniasis and Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS). Each case provides insights into symptoms, laboratory findings, and diagnoses. Test your knowledge and understanding of these conditions through this informative quiz.