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Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Erythrocytosis) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Burns • Diarrhea ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Fever in the Immunocompromised Host - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Structural Defect - Asplenia/HypospIenism
 • Bacteremia/Septic
Causes of Fever ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Periodontal Disease ... Bronchitis • Chronic ... Diarrhea • Giardia
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
fires, heating pads ... early localized disease ... called "Bazin's disease ... comparison #table #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
Rapid onset of fever ... liver disease, ... immunosuppressive meds ... rash #cellulitis #dermatology ... #legs #clinical
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Immunocompromised status • Chronic ... encounters due to NTM: Chronic ... liver enzymes, diarrhea ... : • Clinical ( ... NTM #Infections #differential
Oral histoplasmosis in a transplant patient
50 F Midwest hx liver transplant on prednisone MMF fever, sweats,
prednisone MMF fever ... , sweats, diarrhea ... may not Other differentials ... are generally chronic ... transplant #mouth #clinical