Complicated Community-Acquired Staphylococcus Endocarditis and Multiple Lung Abscesses: Case Report and Review of Literature by Musa A. Garbati, Imad M. Tleyjeh, Abdullah A. Abba

“…He was successfully treated with appropriate antibiotics. Conclusion. We discuss the pathogenesis of this patient's presentation highlight the need for assessment and proper evaluation of patients with unexplained bacteremia.…”
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Clinical Outcome with Oral Linezolid and Rifampin Following Recurrent Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia Despite Prolonged Vancomycin Treatment by Jon-David Schwalm, Philippe El-Helou, Christine H Lee

“…Since the 1980s, vancomycin has been the first-line antibiotic used to treat methicillin-resistant S aureus. …”
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A Case of Autoimmune Neutropenia in a Patient Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery by Mio Adachi, Goshi Oda, Masatake Hara, Yuichi Kumaki, Tomoyuki Fujioka, Toshiyuki Ishiba, Ukihide Tateishi

“…The fever subsided on the second day after the surgery. Nevertheless, antibiotics were administered for 5 days. The patient was discharged on the sixth day after the surgery.…”
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A Rare Manifestation of Tuberculosis Presenting in the United States by Osman Bhatty, David Waters, Nicholas Wilka, Shradha Samuel, John Horne, Renuga Vivekanandan

“…Initial biopsy revealed granulomas, but Ziehl-Neelsen and Gram stain were negative for TB so antibiotics were prescribed for abscess until culture came positive for tuberculosis. …”
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Peri-Implant Bone Loss and Peri-Implantitis: A Report of Three Cases and Review of the Literature by Vanchit John, Daniel Shin, Allison Marlow, Yusuke Hamada

“…Treatment options that have been reported include nonsurgical therapy, the use of locally delivered and systemically delivered antibiotics, and surgical protocols aimed at regenerating the lost bone and soft tissue around the implants. …”
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Mediastinal extension of amoebic liver abscess: A case report on the rare thoracic complication of Entamoeba histolytica by Gautam Jesrani, Jaspreet Kaur, Samiksha Gupta, Yuvraj Singh Cheema, Prashant Ahlawat

“…She was managed with recommended antibiotics and pigtail catheter for liver abscess and an intercostal drainage tube for massive pleural effusion. …”
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Henoch-Schönlein purpura with epididymo-orchitis: A rare extra-cutaneous manifestation by Majd Oweidat, Islam H. Karajeh, Widad Abu Mayyala, Mohammed Alra'e, Ammar Y. Hmidat

“…Diagnosis was confirmed via Doppler ultrasound, and treatment with corticosteroids and antibiotics resulted in rapid symptom resolution. This case highlights the importance of recognizing rare extra-cutaneous manifestations of HSP and underscores the need for prompt diagnosis and tailored management to achieve favorable outcomes.…”
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Complete Resolution of Hemodialysis-induced Pseudoporphyria after Renal Transplantation by Prodip Kumar Doley, Oyik Tamut, Manjuri Sharma, Gayatri Pegu

“…PP can be induced by various medications (e.g. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, diuretics, and retinoids), intense ultraviolet (A) exposure, or hemodialysis. …”
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Pharmacodynamic Profiling of Antimicrobials against Gram-negative Respiratory Isolates from Canadian Hospitals by Rebecca A. Keel, George G. Zhanel, Sheryl Zelenitsky, David P. Nicolau

“…The objective of this study was to assess the profile of a variety of dosing regimens for common intravenous antibiotics against contemporary Enterobacter cloacae, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates collected in Canada during 2009, using pharmacodynamic modelling techniques. …”
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Ranitidine bismuth citrate: A review by N Chiba, RH Hunt, ABR Thomson

“…RBC, used alone or in combination with other antibiotics, appears to be a safe and effective drug for the treatment of H pylori infection. …”
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Management of Postsurgical Complication in Multiple Implant-Infected Postextraction Sites in the Lower Arch by Frank Mayta-Tovalino, José Rosas, Cesar Mauricio-Vilchez, Silvia Luza, Daniel Alvitez-Temoche, Franco Mauricio

“…Surgery combined with therapeutic management with antibiotics was performed, allowing preservation of the osseointegration of the implants in the lower arch. …”
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Bartonella henselae Hepatic Abscesses and Associated Osteomyelitis in a Pediatric Patient by Molly Antonson, Lauren Klingemann, Kari Neemann

“…While most cases of B. henselae resolve without treatment, in severe or disseminated infection such as this case, antibiotics such as azithromycin and rifampin should be considered for treatment.…”
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An Infected, Noncoronary, Bare Metal Stent Presenting as a Right Groin Abscess by Madiha Khan, Youssef Mourad, Alan Zeitlin, Martine Alice Louis, Syed Ali Rizvi, Kelly L. Cervellione

“…The patient was not an ideal candidate for explantation and bypass due to significant medical comorbidities and underwent local debridement and long-term antibiotic management instead. His postoperative course was uncomplicated, and he had a successful outcome with management utilizing antibiotics and debridement. …”
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Beyond Bell's Palsy: Cephalic Tetanus Unveiled by Lubna Khan, Samra Mansoori, Raeda Khan, Mohammad Iqbal

“…Treatment with tetanus immunoglobulin and antibiotics led to gradual improvement. This case emphasizes the importance of considering cephalic tetanus in the differential diagnosis of facial nerve palsy, especially if there is a history of foreign body exposure. …”
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Pseudomembranous Colitis: An Update by Harpreet S Brar, Christina M Surawicz

“…Most cases are associated with antibiotic therapy that alters the fecal flora, allowing overgrowth of C difficile with production of its toxins. …”
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Chronic Appendicitis: Possible Differential Diagnosis in Patients with Chronic Abdominal Pain by Iva Ljubas, Ivana Jurca, Dora Grgić

“…After diagnosis, treatment usually begins with antibiotics, and the next most common step is surgery. …”
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Antimicrobial Stewardship in Daily Practice: Managing an Important Resource by Nicole Le Saux, Canadian Paediatric Society, Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee

“…Vital components of antimicrobial stewardship include appropriate testing to diagnose whether infections are viral or bacterial, and using clinical follow-up rather than antibiotics in cases in which the child is not very ill and uncertainty exists. …”
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A Recurrent Headache by Joe Dylewski

“…He remembered receiving antibiotics at the time despite being told it was a viral meningitis. …”
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Severe Legionnaires’ Disease Complicated by Rhabdomyolysis and Clinically Resistant to Moxifloxacin in a Splenectomised Patient: Too Much of a Coincidence? by Theocharis Koufakis, Ioannis Gabranis, Marianneta Chatzopoulou, Anastasios Margaritis, Maria Tsiakalou

“…More studies are required in order to clarify the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms that connect asplenia, immunological response to Legionella, and pathogen’s resistance to antibiotics.…”
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A Rare Presentation of Hepatitis A Infection with Extrahepatic Manifestations by Geetika Bhatt, Varrinder S. Sandhu, Charlene K. Mitchell

“…He was initially started on antibiotics for concerns of bacterial parotitis but did not show any improvement. …”
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