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Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Food products Risk ... enzymes, diarrhea, abdominal ... Imaging, high res CT ... #differential # ... diagnosis #infectiousdiseases
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... one post op Cardiology ... unless prior heart/lung ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... , preoperative stress
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Lung Infections ... • CT: Halo sign ... Pneumonia: • Risk ... lymphadenopathy, • Abdominal ... diagnosis #infectiousdiseases
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... SpO2 88% on room air ... consider intra-abdominal ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lung #Pulmonary