COVID-19 Infection Presenting with CT Halo Sign

Nutrition and Infection with COVID-19

Pulmonary histoplasmosis presenting with a halo sign on CT in an immunocompetent patient

Histoplasmosis is a common endemic mycosis. Although most infections in immunocompetent individuals are self-limiting, some patients develop severe pneumonitis or other types of chronic pulmonary infection. Specific imaging findings depend on the organisms involved, the underlying condition of the patient, and his condition after immune depleting procedures. The disease process in immunocompete...

The CT halo sign in invasive aspergillosis

KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE In immunocompromised patients, the pulmonary computed tomography halo sign is highly suggestive of angioinvasive aspergillosis. Early recognition may be life-saving.

CT Scan Findings in Patients with COVID-19

Background and purpose: Lung involvement is highly important in patients with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and CT scan plays a major role in diagnosis and treatment of patients. This study investigated a large sample size of COVID-19 patients who performed CT scan. Materials and methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was done using the CT scan findings of all suspected, probabl...

COVID-19 infection leading to lethal spondylodiscitis with spinal abscess

Background: Secondary complications after SARS-CoV-2 virus infection including cardiovascular and neurological pose additional morbidity and mortality. Till date there no single case report of spondylodiscitis with spinal abscess after CVOID-19 infection. Case Description: A 71- year-old man presented with tachypnea and cough since 24 hours. He was febrile and the CT-chest showed typical pictu...