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Non-HCV infectious mixed cryoglobulinemia vasculitis - Diagnosis, causes and management - French Vasculitis Study Group

< 5%
Non-HCV infectious ... vasculitis - Diagnosis, causes ... - Specific anti-infectious ... the absence of anti-infectious ... with refractory disease
Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Localized: 
 • Cervical: EBV, CMV, HIV, Toxo, TB, Lymphoma, Head /
Melanoma • Axillary: Infection ... Thyroid / larynx disease ... , Sjögren's • Infection ... Beta-Blockers, Anti-epileptic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
• Autoimmune diseases ... Adult-onset Still disease ... Drugs, Unknown cause ... Etiological+++: Anti-infectious ... chemotherapy, anti-CD20
Causes of Iron Deficiency
 • Inadequate Intake: Vegetarian/vegan diet, Malnutrition
 • Increased Body Needs: Infants/preschoolers, Pregnancy,
Causes of Iron Deficiency ... surgery, PPIs, Anti-H2 ... Pylori • Hookworm infection ... Edema, Celiac disease ... • Inflammatory Disease
Male Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erectile Dysfunction
 - Psychological
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Amphetamines) Chronic Disease ... Cardiovascular Disease ... Connective Tissue Disease ... Priapism • Infection ... endocrinology #causes
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Causes of Fatigue ... • Malignancy Infectious ... Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ... • Anti-Depressants ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
procedures - Infection ... PT, aPTT(liver disease ... ANA (e.g., SLE), anti-phospholipid ... bypass), LFT (liver disease ... ), HBsAg/anti-HBc
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Causes of Proteinuria ... proliferative • Anti-GBM ... HSP • Post-infectious ... Minimal change disease ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Red blood cells on urine microscopy. Must exclude false positives
• Thin GBM disease ... wall) • Anti-GBM ... • Pauci-immune disease ... glomerulonephritis • Post-Infectious ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Secondary Causes of Hypothermia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definition:
- Core temp < 35°C

Infectious:
 - Sepsis

Neuromuscular Disease:
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Secondary Causes ... temp < 35°C Infectious ... Neuromuscular Disease ... Antidepressants - Anti ... Diagnosis #Secondary #Causes