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Unusual infections in humans

R C Neafie1, A M Marty

  • 1Parasitic Disease Pathology Branch, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, D.C. 20306-6000.

Clinical Microbiology Reviews
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
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This study details nine rare human infections, including acanthocephaliasis and granulomatous amebic encephalitis. It provides comprehensive clinical and diagnostic information for these unusual parasitic and infectious diseases.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pathology

Background:

  • This article presents nine distinct cases of unusual human infections.
  • Each case includes detailed clinical history, histopathology, organism morphology, diagnosis, and therapeutic considerations.

Observation:

  • The cases cover a spectrum of rare infections: acanthocephaliasis, dipylidiasis, granulomatous amebic encephalitis, dual schistosomiasis, syphilitic gastritis, microsporidiosis, sporotrichosis, angiostrongyliasis, and botryomycosis.
  • Specific highlights include the first US-acquired Moniliformis moniliformis infection and the only reported human Angiostrongylus costaricensis infection in Puerto Rico or the US.
  • Unique presentations noted are dual Schistosoma species in the bladder and syphilitic gastritis co-infected with Helicobacter pylori.

Findings:

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  • The study documents rare etiological agents and their pathological manifestations in humans.
  • Morphological identification and diagnostic challenges of these uncommon pathogens are discussed.
  • Therapeutic strategies and relevant literature reviews are provided for each case.

Implications:

  • This compilation serves as a valuable resource for clinicians and researchers encountering rare infectious and parasitic diseases.
  • Enhanced understanding of these unusual infections can improve diagnostic accuracy and patient management.
  • The findings contribute to the broader knowledge base of human pathogens and their clinical significance.