Hematology , Urology , Infectious Disease

Cold Agglutinin Syndrome: A Case Report

5/15/2025 Andrew B. Blink, MD , Amanda Irish, MD, MPH, MS, DTMH

Cold agglutinin syndrome is an autoimmune hemolytic anemia mediated by cold agglutinin, typically monoclonal, proteins. This pathology is termed “cold” as the agglutinin proteins bind to their target

Infectious Disease , Pulmonary

A Case of Influenza A Encephalitis in an Adult with Addison's Disease

3/19/2025 Austeja S. Rubeski, OMS-IV , Brett Sweeney, MD

Physicians should recognize influenza encephalitis as a possible cause of altered mental status during influenza season. Furthermore, it is important to recognize Addison’s Disease as an increased ris

Infectious Disease , Pulmonary

A Review of Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP)

3/19/2025 Elon Einav, DO

Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), an opportunistic infection attacking the lungs, can be a harbinger of other diagnoses. Clinicians should investigate while planning the best course of treatment.

Genitourinary , Infectious Disease , Patient Interactions

Pneumolabium: A Case Report of COVID Turned Fournier’s Gangrene

12/10/2024 Miranda Teixeira, MD

It’s easy to fall prey to diagnostic anchoring, especially on busy shifts. But reliance on initial triage information can obscure life-threatening conditions.

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Orthopedics , Neurology , Infectious Disease

Navigating the Diagnostic Challenge: Recognizing Spinal Epidural Abscesses in Emergency Medicine

12/10/2024 Katie Tucker , Boyd Burns, DO, MBA, MHA, FACEP

Back pain is one of the top 5 reasons for emergency department visits in the United States. Among these billions of visits, you will find an extremely difficult-to-diagnose, yet life-threatening, cond

Infectious Disease , Ophthalmology , Neurology

Neurosyphilis: More Than Meets the Eye

12/2/2024 Prateek Khurana, DO , Anna Poteraj, MD , Zhanna Roit, MD , Sophia Gorgens, MD , Mary Flanagan-Kundle, DPA, PA-C

With the rising prevalence of neurosyphilis over the years, emergency medicine physicians should be cognizant of this can't-miss diagnosis in patients with focal neurologic findings, new-onset dementi

Infectious Disease , Ophthalmology , Dermatology

Vision Loss Leading to HIV Diagnosis

12/2/2024 Bryan Knickerbocker Carnes, MD , Thomas Payton, MD, FACEP , Jason Burkett, DO, FACEP

A patient presenting with ophthalmic syphilis may have more health conditions at play. Would you include HIV on your differential diagnosis?

Cardiology , Infectious Disease , Wilderness Medicine , Toxicology

Case Report: Heart Block Stemming from Lyme Disease

10/31/2024 Puja Singh, MD , Marian Gambrell, MD

We present a case of bradycardia and dyspnea in an otherwise healthy young male found to have EKG abnormalities inclusive of third-degree heart block. The culprit? Lyme disease.

Infectious Disease , Cardiology , Wilderness Medicine , Hematology

Babesiosis Induced Atrial Flutter: An Unusual Precipitant of Atrial Flutter

10/31/2024 Darshak Vekaria, MD

Babesiosis can present with a varied clinical presentation, which can make it difficult to diagnose. However, one uncommon clue could be picked up on an ECG.

COVID-19 , Ophthalmology , Vascular , Dermatology

Onset of Behcet’s Disease Following COVID-19 Infection: The Role of Emergency Physicians in the Diagnosis of Rare Diseases

10/31/2024 Brett Keith Fulleylove-Krause, MD , Brittni Cera Peach, DO

COVID-19 infections can trigger a cascade of comorbidities, including Behcet’s Disease. This rare condition causes chronic and remitting vasculitis, painful ulcers, and rash.

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