Woman Gets New Cat—and Months of Diarrhea, in Possible Medical First
The case could represent the first known instance of cat-to-human transmission of recurrent C. diff, though more research is needed to confirm this risk.
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The case could represent the first known instance of cat-to-human transmission of recurrent C. diff, though more research is needed to confirm this risk.
The 31-year-old, from Houston, was diagnosed with C. diff, a highly contagious infection that throws the digestive system off balance and leads to painful inflammation in the colon.
This case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, features a woman in her mid-80s with a history of ASCVD admitted for intermittent chest pain. Check out the ECG and determine the correct diagnosis!
US man died from a brain disease linked to COVID-19, highlighting potential connection between the virus and neurodegenerative disorders.
The new document, aimed at cardiologists, goes beyond identifying the problem to offering practical steps to counter it.