Retrieved A. lumbricoides on specimen dish. (Inset) Magnified view of oral orifice of A. lumbricoides.
Despite its rarity, gastric ascariasis—caused by the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides—can cause various non-specific yet distressing GI symptoms and should be considered in those with risk factors for helminthic infections. #ASMCaseReports: asm.social/2Ru
A case report from Drs. Matthew Krasowski and Brad Ford and @IntMedatIowa was one of the top-read reports in #ASMCaseReports in 2025.
Viewed over 8,200 times, "Navigating false positive HIV test results: a case report" provides insights into the limitations of current HIV tests.
Serial MRIs of the patient’s midline mass centered between the bodies of the lateral ventricles with findings most concerning for a neoplastic process: (a) MRI from September 2023; (b) MRI from September 2024; (c) MRI from January 2025.
In #ASMCaseReports: a rare case of a Cladophialophora bantiana fungal brain abscess in an immunocompromised patient. The case this case provides data to show the benefits of a dual antifungal treatment approach without additional surgical intervention. asm.social/2Nh
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A genetic mutation in the PCR probe binding site delays CMV viremia detection, challenging standard diagnostics. This underscores the need for innovative approaches in disease management. #ASMCaseReports #MolDx buff.ly/jMGeA1N
Kidney biopsy. (A) H&E stain shows numerous neutrophils within a glomerulus (white arrow, ×200). (B) Jones methenamine silver stain shows global endocapillary hypercellularity (yellow arrows) and a cellular crescent (white arrow, ×200). (C) Immunofluorescence for C3 shows diffuse, segmental, granular glomerular staining (×200). (D) Electron microscopy shows severe foot process effacement and multiple subepithelial electron-dense deposits, some of which are hump-shaped (yellow arrow, ×2,550).
Editor's pick! Bartonella henselae is a fastidious bacterium that can cause systemic disease in immunocompromised patients. In #ASMCaseReports: a report of Bartonella-associated glomerulonephritis without endocarditis in a renal transplant recipient. asm.social/2EA
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Growth of S. capitata on Sabouraud dextrose agar (left) after 5 days of incubation at 30°C in ambient air produced white, fuzzy colonies. The microscopic morphology stained with lactophenol cotton blue (right) highlights the appearance of oblong annelloconidia clustered at the tips of the annellides, which are located along or at the tips of the hyphae.
#MicrobiologyMonday: Guess the microbe! 🔬🧐
Meet Saprochaete capitata, a yeast-like fungus found in soil. Usually harmless, it can cause severe infections in immunocompromised patients.
For an example case, check out #ASMCaseReports: asm.social/2BK
Microfilaria (larval stage of filarial parasite) in a Giemsa-stained cytopathological smear under oil immersion microscopic view (1000×).
Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is an endemic infection in tropical and subtropical regions. An unusual case reported in #ASMCaseReports highlights that LF may present with an abdominal mass mimicking malignancy and remain asymptomatic for years. asm.social/2B8
Can atypical anatomic location and presentation of HSV-1 and VZV lesions lead to missed diagnosis? Find out in the latest #ASMCaseReports 🌟Editor's Pick🌟 by Blake Buchan and Preeti Pancholi: doi.org/10.1128/asmc...
The September issue of #ASMCaseReports is here! 🎇 Congrats to author Malgorzata K. Kopczyk and team for making the cover! Conventional tests (the "radar") can miss heteroresistance - a subpopulation of cells resistant to the antibiotic. @asm.org
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Hospitalization course and laboratory testing for the case patient.
Trichosporon is an important cause of invasive fungal infections in immunocompromised patients. In #ASMCaseReports: a case of culture-negative T. inkin meningitis diagnosed via metagenomic NGS of plasma & cerebrospinal fluid in an infant w/ retinoblastoma. asm.social/2yT
New in #ASMCaseReports: Urinary tract infection in a cat & cholangiohepatitis in a dog caused by the same strain of ESBL-producing E. coli -- despite months passing between resolution of the cat's infection & the beginning of the dog's clinical signs🐱🐶
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Gram’s stain – bipolar staining (Gram’s, ×1,000).
Melioidosis, caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, is often misdiagnosed due to its clinical similarity with tuberculosis. This case report outlines a case of melioidosis-related lymphadenitis mimicking tubercular lymphadenitis. asm.social/2yv #ASMCaseReports
Børrild et al. illustrate some of the challenges faced in managing invasive pneumococcal disease and underlines the importance of continued awareness of this disease, particularly in immunocompromised patients. #ASMCaseReports
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This case by Kathryn Phillips et al. - challenging due to the lack of a positive culture - highlights the utility of metagenomic sequencing methods & fungal biomarkers to identify infectious agents and get a timely diagnosis. #ASMCaseReports @asm.org
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Vesicular and crusted lesions on the abdomen (left panel) and the forearm (right panel) observed in the physician.
New in #ASMCaseReports - Lira et al. report a case of a physician with confirmed #mpox infection probably acquired through occupational exposure, with atypical lesions and no systemic symptoms. 🦠🔍 @asm.org
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C. Nicholas Roy et al. present an unusual case of endocarditis in a horse owner with exposure to a rare pathogen, illustrating the natural history of this disease and the importance of taking an exposure history. #ASMCaseReports @houstonmethodist.bsky.social
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New in #ASMCaseReports: Sushree Sarathi et al. present a case of "diagnostic fixation," highlighting the consequences of incomplete initial microbiological evaluation in countries endemic for both melioidosis and tuberculosis.
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In #ASMCaseReports, researchers report vancomycin treatment failure in a Staphylococcus epidermidis peritoneal dialysis (PD) associated peritonitis case with vancomycin heteroresistance undetected by conventional AST and whole-genome sequencing. @asm.org
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🫁New in #ASMCaseReports 🫁 Marco Pardo-Freire et al. present a case where phage therapy was used to resolve acute rejection in a bilateral double-lung transplanted patient with cystic fibrosis. @csic.es @pilardomingoc.bsky.social @asm.org
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Preoperative magnetic resonance images of sagittal T2 (a), sagittal T1 (b), and sagittal T1 with contrast sequences (c) showing canal stenosis at the level L3-4 and L4-5 vertebrae, with migrating L4-5 disc material behind the L4 vertebral body compressing the left lateral recess and with peripheral contrast enhancement, and axial T1 with contrast (d) and axial T2 sequences (e) showing significant canal stenosis with left L4 foraminal stenosis.
In #ASMCaseReports: 60-year-old immunocompetent patient with Leclercia adecarboxylata infection of the spine. An extensive literature search did not uncover any reports of L. adecarboxylata infection of the spinal disc, making this case report noteworthy. asm.social/2uK
New in #ASMCaseReports - Histopathologic and molecular diagnosis of gastrointestinal tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient | @asm.org journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
Treatment timelines. Antibiotics are shown as bars. Positive cultures are shown with red lines. PET/CT and phage therapy are shown with gold lines. Microbiological clearance is shown with green line. Events and toxicities are denoted on timelines. (A) Case 1. (B) Case 2. AFB, acid fast bacillus; IV, intravenous; GT, gastro-jejunostomy tube; MIC, minimum inhibitory concentration; PET/CT, positron emission tomography/computed tomography.
In #ASMCaseReports, researchers describe the successful treatment of macrolide-resistant Mycobacterium abscessus infection in 2 children using multi-drug regimens including dual β-lactams and, in 1 case, phage therapy. Read the report: asm.social/2uc
The July issue of ASM Case Reports is here! Congrats to Orbea & colleagues for making the cover, featuring a striking image of Exserohilum cells - the cause of invasive fungal sinusitis in this case. #ASMCaseReports @asm.org @burnhambugdoc.bsky.social
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Giemsa-stained image of blood taken from the central venous catheter with port (on admission). Cocci with neutrophil phagocytosis can be seen.
Kocuria spp. are opportunistic pathogens, though human infections by Kocuria indica have not been reported. In #ASMCaseReports: the first case report of a K. indica bloodstream infection in a patient with chronic idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction. asm.social/2oY
The newest issue of #ASMCaseReports is HERE! 🧠 Congrats to Yerramilli & colleagues for making the cover for our May 2025 issue. Their case discusses anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis following infection with Murray Valley encephalitis virus. @asm.org
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Phenotypic features of the clinical C. jejuni isolate CNH-HAT-1. (A) Gray, non-hemolytic colonies on a Columbia blood agar plate after 72 h incubation of a blind subculture of the positive blood culture broth at 35°C with 7% CO2. (B) Gram stain of the colonies from (A) demonstrating Gram-negative seagull wing morphology.
Invasive Campylobacter jejuni strains crossing the gut-blood barrier can cause bacteremia. In #ASMCaseReports: identification and characterization of an invasive, hyper-aerotolerant C. jejuni strain causing bacteremia in a pediatric leukemia patient. asm.social/2jF
Dog mouth.
Capnocytophaga canimorsus, found in the oral microbiota of dogs, is a rare cause of infection following a dog bite. This report describes a rare case of septic shock & meningitis with a serovar B strain in an immunocompetent patient. #ASMCaseReports: asm.social/2hw
Clinical course of treatment, virologic results, lymphocyte counts, and serum IgG concentrations in the present patient.
In #ASMCaseReports: a case of refractory pneumonia due to persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection in an immunocompromised host. The infection was successfully treated with extended course nirmatrelvir/ritonavir. Read the report: asm.social/2gz
