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Reactive Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Reactive erythematous with various morphology
 • Urticaria - Firm /
Reactive Skin Rash ... vesicles &/or bullae ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Sjogren's, GPA, EGPA, Microscopic ... : • Complete blood ... • Fecal occult blood ... cryoglobulins • Skin
Urine Microscopy Instructions
1) Spin fresh urine sample (10-15mL) in a centrifuge for 3-5 minutes - Don't
Urine Microscopy ... Instructions 1) Spin ... tube 3) Place one drop ... on a microscope ... under lower power (casts
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Vesiculobullous Skin ... Rash - Differential ... blisters, possibly crusts ... • Diabetic bullae ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
GPA causes disease ... Maculopapular rash ... • Hemorrhagic Bullae ... Polyarteritis nodosa • Microscopic ... vasculitis (inflamed blood
Urine Microscopy Instructions - How to spin urine

1. Collect a fresh urine sample (5 – 10
Urine Microscopy ... the better, as casts ... Spin the sample ... pipette to place one drop ... coverslip over the drop
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Systemic and Primary Causes ... == Primary Skin ... bites Vesicles/Bullae ... / Systemic == Blood ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
Vibrio Vulnificus skin ... rapidly evolving rash ... marine microbiota & causes ... to hemorrhagic bullae ... Vibrio #Vulnificus #skin
Urine Microscopy - Urinary Sediment Examination Instructions
Preparation of the urine for microscopic examination:
 • Clean catch
presence of protein, blood ... tube • Add one drop ... lipids, add 3-5 drops ... up by cells or casts ... to transfer one drop
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
& hemorrhagic rash ... disseminates in blood ... fetal blood vessel ... that persists as skin ... Vesicular & pruritic rash