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Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Origin (FUO) - ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... Test for the respective ... thin smear • Signs ... #workup #diagnosis
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Chronic inflammation causes ... run-down or tired • Fevers ... Most Common Causes ... Nasal polyps and signs ... mycobacteria Treatment
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
• Low-grade fever ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... clue • Blood tests ... addisons #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
arrhythmia - Fever ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... #endocrinology ... #signs #symptoms
EM Cases - Best Cases Ever - Necrotizing Fasciitis

Diagnosis and Treatment, Early Clinical Signs, Dos and
EM Cases - Best ... Cases Ever - Necrotizing ... Fasciitis Diagnosis ... and Treatment, ... Early Clinical Signs
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis ... infectious disease caused ... mild (malaise, fever ... Romana's sign ... Confirmatory Tests