Meeting
Abstract Number: 431
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 63-year-old man with type 2 diabetes, a previous gunshot wound with left upper extremity contracture, and a prior stroke presented to the emergency room in July 2022 with a rash on his right hand, swelling of the distal right arm, and a few scattered spots on his abdomen and flanks. The patient […]
Abstract Number: 546
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: The first patient is a 47-year-old African-American male who presented with severe hand pain and purulent wound. Initial laboratory findings revealed elevated liver enzymes, elevated inflammatory markers, and leukocytosis. The patient underwent incision and drainage of the hand wound followed by antibiotic administration. The patient then developed diffuse, pustular lesions with an umbilicated […]
Abstract Number: 724
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 53-year-old woman with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) not on immunosuppressive therapy presented with confusion and body rash. She was discharged 2 weeks prior, following admission for bacterial meningitis and brain abscess; her abscess was drained with negative cultures, and she was discharged with a prolonged course of ceftriaxone and […]
Abstract Number: 803
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 41-year-old male with well-controlled stage I HIV on Biktarvy, seizure disorder, and untreated hepatitis C presented with worsening painful itchy rash for one week. The rash began perianal and spread to his trunk, extremities, face, and scalp. He reported purulent rectal drainage with painful lumps in his inguinal and cervical areas. He […]