Scrub typhus initially manifested as diabetic ketoacidosis: A case report

Scrub typhus: a case report.

Fever with rash is a common cause for dermatological referral. The causes can range from viral to protozoal, bacterial or spirochaetal. A case of rickettsial fever is reported.

Neonatal scrub typhus: a case report.

Scrub typhus (tsutsugamushi disease) is caused by orienta tsutsugamushi and transmitted by trombiculid mite. Approximately 1 million infections occur each year globally and it occurs mostly in Asia. It can affect all age groups however very rare case has been reported among neonates. Here we report a newborn with scrub typhus disease. Whenever a newborn present with clinical symptoms of the dis...

Diabetic ketoacidosis in a buck: a case report

Background: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism that causes frequent urination, emaciation, extreme tiredness and dehydration. There is little or no information available on DKA in male goat (buck). The present study was carried out to report a rare case of DKA in a buck. Case description: A 1.5 year old buck was presented with ...

A Case of Scrub Typhus

Isovaleric Acidemia Presenting as Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Case Report

Isovaleric acidemia (IVA) is characterized by periodic vomiting, lethargy, coma, ketoacidosis and a 'sweaty feet' odor. Hyperglycemia, ketonemia, ketonuria and metabolic acidosis are the main clinical features of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and these same symptoms can also be seen in acute attacks of metabolic diseases. We report a 2-year-old patient who presented with acute encephalopathy, hyp...