Draft genome sequences of 148 Klebsiella pneumoniae species complex members from bovine and human hosts.

Klebsiella pneumoniae species complex members, particularly K. pnemoniae sensu stricto, are common bovine clinical mastitis pathogens and often the cause of hospital- and community-acquired infections in humans. Here, we present 148 draft genome assemblies and annotations of K. pneumoniae species complex members from bovine and human hosts in Canada.

Late Discovering Spina Ventosa: A Case Report.

INTRODUCTION: Spina Ventosa is a rare condition that is easy to misdiagnose as other diseases. We present a case of late-diagnosed Spina Ventosa, which had not only the osteoarticular tuberculosis symptoms but also some severe symptoms, including pleural effusion, ascites, and anemia. By intensive treatment, our patient recovered completely. CASE REPORT: A 7-year-old boy was admitted with complaints of painless swelling of metacarpals, metatarsals, and phalanges of his hands and feet and a discharging sinus of the left toe. There was no family or past history of tuberculosis. His immunizations were up to date. General examination revealed that the child had pallor and was emaciated. No lymphadenopathy was detected. Investigations revealed hemoglobin: 74 g/l, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) was 42 mm/hour. QuantiFERON-TB test was positive. The radiograph showed irregular swelling with sclerosis of the underlying bones. The right-hand x-ray showed cortical destruction, sclerosis, and cystic expansion or right second metacarpal. Chest x-ray indicated pleural effusion. Histopathological examination of specimen from the foot and lung and abdomen fluid confirmed tuberculosis. The child was treated with the first-line tuberculosis treatment regimen (Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Ethambutol, and Pyrazinamide) for two months, followed by Isoniazid, Rifampicin, and Pyrazinamide for a further four months. His lesions disappeared after six weeks of intensive treatment. CONCLUSION: A delay in diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis can lead to systemic manifestations in multiple organs. Despite the delay in diagnosis, this child had a good outcome due to being treated promptly and adequately after the presentation.

Hypothermia from a two-component mixture comprising Amoxicillin and Sulbactam.

Hypothermia might be an adverse effect of Amoxicillin and/or Sulbactam, and clinicians should be aware of this effect. Further clinical and laboratory investigations are also needed to confirm and clarify the underlying mechanism of this side effect.

Some remarks on clinical and hematology of 183 idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura cases in children at Hai Phong Children Hospital

The study of 183 idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura children treat at Hai Phong Children Hospital from 1/1998 to 4/2003. The disease is frequent in small children from 1 month to 5 years old in spring and winter, sex ratio is similar. Main manifestations were 95.6% spontaneous hemorrhage, fang hemorrhage 32%, nasal hemorrhage 12%. Polymorphic hemorrhage 60.44%, mild hemorrhage 55.7%. Main hematological sign was thrombocytopenia but it was not severe. Bleeding time was above 10 minutes in most of cases (57.38%). There were a correlation between platelet count and bleeding time