Publications (3)6.98 Total impact
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Article: Visceral leishmaniasis in a soldier returning from Operation Enduring Freedom.
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ABSTRACT: This report presents a case of visceral leishmaniasis in a soldier returning from Operation Enduring Freedom. During the United States' last major military conflict, Operation Desert Storm, the diagnosis of multiple cases of visceral leishmaniasis led to policy changes, including a temporary ban on troop blood donation. This case demonstrates the applicability of recently developed Leishmania polymerase chain reaction and serological assays when conventional methods of diagnosis, such as tissue microscopy and culture, fail.Military medicine 10/2004; 169(9):699-701. · 0.92 Impact Factor -
Article: Reversible dilated cardiomyopathy related to amphotericin B therapy.
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ABSTRACT: We describe a patient who developed dilated cardiomyopathy and clinical congestive heart failure after 2 months of therapy with amphotericin B (AmB) for disseminated coccidioidomycosis. His echocardiographic abnormalities and heart failure resolved after posaconazole was substituted for AmB. It is important to recognize the rare and potentially reversible toxicity of AmB.Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 02/2004; 53(1):115-7. · 5.07 Impact Factor -
Article: Rapidly enlarging iliac aneurysm secondary to listeria monocytogenes infection: a case report.
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ABSTRACT: Infected aneurysms caused by Listeria monocytogenes are rare. Worldwide, 16 cases have been reported, none in the iliac system. The authors report the case of an 80-year-old man being followed for small aortic and right common iliac artery (RCIA) aneurysms who presented with progressive gastrointestinal symptoms. Serial computed tomography demonstrated a 200% increase in RCIA diameter with development of infection over 1 month. Right axillobifemoral bypass and aneurysm resection were performed. The authors believe this case represents the first description of bacteremic seeding of an iliac degenerative aneurysm by Listeria monocytogenes. The natural history and aggressive course of vascular infection with this organism are documented.Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 37(2):145-9. · 0.99 Impact Factor
