A Florist Presents With A Subcutaneous Lesion On The Hand Which She Thinks Resulted From A Jab Wound She Received While 1 (73.63 KiB) Viewed 112 times
A florist presents with a subcutaneous lesion on the hand, which she thinks resulted from a jab wound she received while she was making a sphagnum moss-wire frame for a floral wreath which included roses. The nodule has ulcerated and not healed despite use of antibacterial cream, and a new nodule is forming above the original lesion. What is most likely to be an appropriate treatment for this infection? A. Acyclovir B. Ethambutol C. Itraconazole Ο Ο Ο Ο D. Penicillin G O E. Vancomycin
A 70-year-old man presented during summer with mental status changes. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis revealed increased white blood cells (WBC) with lymphocyte predominance and antibodies against West Nile Virus. Gram stain was negative. His condition worsened with development of left-sided weakness and deterioration of mental status requiring intensive care. The patient gradually improved and was discharged with residual left-sided weakness and near-complete improvement in his mental status. What is the most likely diagnosis? O A. Viral Encephalitis B. Bacterial Meningitis OC. Cerebral malaria D. Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis E. Disseminated Aspergillosis
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