Meeting
Abstract Number: 492
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: Bacterial osteomyelitis is very challenging to treat. This is partly due to the widespread antimicrobial resistance to gram positive bacterium Staphylococcus Aureus. We present a severe case of disseminated staphylococcus aureus osteomyelitis, that includes bacteriemia, psoas abscess, infective endocarditis, osteomyelitis, septic arthritis of knee and shoulder joints. A 63-year-old woman with poorly controlled […]
Abstract Number: 607
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 54 year old male with a history of intravenous drug use presented for three days of altered mental status, dyspnea, and low urine output. He was previously admitted a month ago for septic shock secondary to aortic valve endocarditis and underwent aortic valve repair, but left against medical advice before completing his […]
Abstract Number: 759
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 28-year-old female with a PMH of intravenous drug use (IVDA) and untreated hepatitis C presented to the ED with one-week history of painful, erythematous, and tender skin in both upper and lower extremities. She also endorsed myalgia, pleuritic chest pain, and last use of heroin the day prior. She denied fever or […]
Abstract Number: 838
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 35-year old male with a PMH of homelessness and methamphetamine use presented to the ED in October 2022 for “flu-like symptoms” including chills, headache, congestion, abdominal pain and nausea/vomiting. He tested positive for influenza B and was admitted for symptomatic treatment and disposition planning. In reviewing his chart, it was apparent that […]