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Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift
 • Recovery From DKA
 • Refeeding Syndrome
 • Acute Respiratory
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Small bowel diarrhea ... Hyperparathyroidism • Vitamin ... Steatorrhea • Chronic Diarrhea ... endocrinology #causes
Micronutrient Deficiencies After Gastric Bypass
Fat-Soluble Vitamins:
 • Vitamin A - Night/complete blindness, xeropthalmia (pathologic dryness of
: • Vitamin A - ... • Thiamine - Nausea ... deficits, myelopathy Trace ... immune function, diarrhea ... #differential #diagnosis
Travel History - Clues to Infectious Disease Diagnosis in a Traveler 
 • Where did you
Clues to Infectious ... Disease Diagnosis ... → Travelers' diarrhea ... HPI #Interview #InfectiousDiseases ... #differential #Diagnosis
Refeeding Syndrome Overview

What Is It?
	• Electrolyte/fluid shifts caused by initiation of nutrition in severely malnourished patient.
deficiency (thiamine ... Palpitations • Diarrhea ... D deficiency ... hyperparathyroidism Treatment ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Hantavirus
Pathogen: Hantavirus - Rodents are the primary reservoir
Transmission:
 • Shed in the urine, feces, saliva of
, weakness +/- diarrhea ... Diagnosis: ... • Autopsy PCR Treatment ... #management #treatment ... #microbiology #infectiousdiseases
Leptospirosis
Pathogen: Leptospira (interrogans, kirschneri, noguchii)
Risk Factors:
 • Occupational exposure - Farmers, ranchers, trappers, veterinarians
 • Recreational
canoeing, kayaking, trail ... non-productive cough, nausea ... , vomiting and diarrhea ... disease ARDS Diagnosis ... #treatment #management
Cyclosporiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathogen: 
 • Cyclospora cayetanensis
 • Foodborne, waterbone, and soil-transmitted.
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International travel ... • Anorexia, Nausea ... cramping, Watery diarrhea ... #management #treatment ... #microbiology #infectiousdiseases
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin ... ) Deficiency Etiology ... • Common Causes ... tongue), abd pain, diarrhea ... Check for IF ab Treatment
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
hyperthyroidism Diagnosis ... Perspiration - Diarrhea ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... tenderness Treatment ... hyperthyroidism #causes
Fever After International Travel

Infectious Disease:
• Endemic in either the destination or home region

Viral Syndromes:
Arboviral infections, a
of malaria diagnosed ... mosquito bite Diarrhea ... culture; rapid diagnostic ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #InfectiousDiseases