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Causes of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplasm:
• NHL
• Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Leukemia
• Solid
Causes of Fever ... Unknown Origin (FUO ... Algorithm Neoplasm ... Infection: • HIV ... #Algorithm #causes
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
from RTA type IV ... • Low-grade fever ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Acute Retroviral Syndrome
Acute Retroviral Syndrome is the symptomatic presentation of acute human immunodeficiency virus infection

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Headache (45%) • Fever ... Viral hepatitis Diagnosis ... ) Treatment: ... disease progression ... #diagnosis
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Red Flags: • Fever ... Fecal occult blood test ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
run-down or tired • Fevers ... Connective tissue diseases ... parenchyma Diagnosis ... , CCP, ANCA • HIV ... mycobacteria Treatment
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Edema in 70% of cases ... Fever >38.5 2. ... : symptomatic treatment ... • Severe disease ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... the diagnosis and ... treatment of Hereditary ... initial screening test ... of liver disease
Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD) vs Multicentric Castleman Disease (MCD) - Comparison Table

Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD):
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-8: No • HIV association ... Usually none • Diagnosis ... Systemic symptoms: fever ... biopsy, blood tests ... Variable; depends on cause
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
indirect Coombs test ... S/sx: Fever, flank ... Causes purpura & ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology