Case Presentation: Bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency. Often signs and symptoms are vague and unspecific, therefore a high index of suspicion is required. Unfortunately, meningitis is often misdiagnosed, generating delays in treatment. A 2-year-old previously healthy boy, presented in status epilepticus after one day of fever and non-bloody diarrhea. Blood culture was obtained and […]

Case Presentation: A 72-year-old Hispanic male with an unconfirmed history of alcohol-related cirrhosis presented to the hospital for rectal bleeding and dark stool for two days. Vitals included a heart rate of 90-120 bpm, blood pressure 90-140 over 50-60 mm Hg. A left thyroid nodule was appreciated on physical exam. His pertinent labs included TSH, […]