Background: A primary characteristic of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) infections is its ability to remain latent in sensory neurons and reactivate later in life. Symptoms of HSV typically present at or near the point of entry. Each of the HSV subtypes is distinguishable from one another via their mode of transmission in addition to symptoms. [...]

Case Presentation: A 60-year-old woman with past medical history of Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE) on daily mycophenolate mofetil and hydroxychloroquine, Antiphospholipid Syndrome on warfarin, history of aneurysm s/p clipping and diabetes presented to an urgent care clinic due to severe headache and dizziness. During examination, she was noted to have hesitancy with neck flexion, prompting [...]

Case Presentation: A 23-year-old female with a history of epilepsy presented to the emergency department (ED) for five days of tachycardia, oral ulcerations, and worsening palmar rash. She had presented to the ED three days prior with oral ulcers and dysphagia and was diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease. On representation, her ulcers had [...]

Case Presentation: A 52-year-old man with HIV on HAART (CD4 count of 644) and recently treated early latent syphilis, was admitted for abdominal pain and hematochezia of 2 days duration. On exam, he had normal vital signs and diffuse tenderness to palpation but no rigidity or guarding. Labs were notable for hemoglobin drop to 11 [...]