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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 ... udaygulati #FUO ... #workup #diagnosis
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
and COPD The diagnosis ... to respiratory risk ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Differences #Algorithm ... #Treatment
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... components of the algorithm ... an infant with fever ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... Stratification #Fever
Comparison of Fever Algorithms for Infants <3 months old

AGE, INCLUSION, TESTS 
REQUIRED, "LOW RISK" CRITERIA, TREATMENT,
Comparison of Fever ... Algorithms for ... AGE, INCLUSION, TESTS ... REQUIRED, "LOW RISK ... " CRITERIA, TREATMENT
Capnocytophaga
Pathogen: Capnocytophaga
 • 9 species, C. canimorsus responsible for the majority of infections
 • Gram-negative rod,
carbon loving' Risk ... Asplenia (greatest risk ... • Cellulitis: Fever ... Presentations: FUO ... Treatment: • 50%
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... for Workup of Fever ... • Additional tests ... #Algorithm #Fever ... Origin #Workup #diagnosis
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
hypotension develops • Risk ... • Low-grade fever ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... addisons #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Figure. An approach to the diagnostic use of echocardiography (echo). Rx indicates prescription; TEE, transesophageal
echocardiography; and
approach to the diagnostic ... a patient with fever ... initial patient risks ... dysfunction (see text ... Echocardiogram #TTE #TEE #Algorithm
Tuberculosis Overview

10 million new M. tuberculosis infections/year
Facultative intracellular rod-shaped bacteria
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) accounts for 4.6% of
lymph nodes Risk ... Active TB: • Fever ... Tuberculosis Diagnosis ... Tuberculin skin test ... Inhibitor: • Risk
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... or family - Ever ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... stratification #diagnosis