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The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
The Stages of Syphilis ... - Ocular syphilis ... and nephrotic syndrome ... impairments, and dementia ... #Stages #Syphilis
Clinical Manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome
 • Ophthalmologic: Mydriasis, Ocular clonus (slow horizontal movements)
 • Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea,
Manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome ... Ophthalmologic: Mydriasis, Ocular ... Hypertension, Late ... stages (shock) ... Altered Mental Status
Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Risk factor for Late Onset Alzheimer's (99% of cases):
 - Increasing
Risk factor for Late ... mutations - Down syndrome ... incontinence, apraxia ... AlzheimersDisease #Dementia
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
Symmetric macular ... Albuminuria, nephrotic syndrome ... Headache, meningitis, ocular ... #Syphilis #stages ... #diagnosis #management
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
APS is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by recurring blood clots resulting from antibodies
Antiphospholipid Syndrome ... present Treatment (EULAR ... target 2-3 • If patient ... APS #diagnosis #management ... #anticoagulation
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome ... refractory lesions Ocular ... immunosuppressive meds • +/- Anticoagulation ... Behcets #disease #Syndrome ... #Treatment #management
Treatment Recommendations for Syphilis in Non-Pregnant Adults by Syphilis Stage

Incubating Infection, Primary, Secondary, Early Latent Syphilis:
Adults by Syphilis Stage ... Secondary, Early Latent ... Latent or Latent ... Neurosyphilis or Ocular ... #Syphilis #Management
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
In the comatose patient ... Cheyne-Stokes Breathing ... Ataxic Breathing ... Blot's Breathing) Ataxic ... hyperventilation syndrome—a
Indications for ERCP
1. Biliary Tract Diseases:
 • Biliary obstruction: Choledocholithiasis, Malignant biliary strictures, Benign biliary strictures
pancreatitis), SOD, Sump syndrome ... of symptomatic stones ... sphincterotomy, Stent ... #Indications #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Does the patient ... Does the patient ... Functional status ... Anticoagulation ... medical and surgical management