Anti-Therapeutic Action: hypokalemia

Musculoskeletal Manifestations of Disseminated Fungal Infections

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Fungal infections can spread to bones and joints, causing serious complications especially in people with weakened immune systems. These infections are tricky to diagnose because their symptoms are similar to bacterial infections or other diseases. Treatment typically involves antifungal medications and sometimes surgery to remove infected tissue. Early detection and aggressive treatment are crucial for better patient outcomes.

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Candida glabrata meningitis in a patient with newly diagnosed acquired immunodeficiency syndrome from Sikkim, India

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A middle-aged woman in India was admitted with severe headaches and was found to have a rare fungal infection of the brain (meningitis) caused by Candida glabrata, a type of yeast. She had recently been diagnosed with AIDS and had very low immune cell counts. Although doctors tried multiple antifungal medications, the yeast showed resistance to these drugs and the patient’s condition worsened, ultimately leading to her death. This case highlights how dangerous fungal infections can be in people with severely weakened immune systems.

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Pulmonary Mucormycosis in Diabetic Patients: A Case Series From a Tertiary Respiratory Center in Sri Lanka

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This case study describes three patients with diabetes who developed a serious lung infection caused by a rare fungus called mucormycosis. The infection presented with various symptoms like cough, fever, and weight loss, and was diagnosed using lung tissue samples that showed the characteristic fungal structures. Two patients recovered with prolonged antifungal medication treatment, while one patient unfortunately died despite receiving prompt treatment, highlighting how serious this infection can be.

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