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Causes of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplasm:
• NHL
• Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Leukemia
• Solid
Unknown Origin (FUO ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Cholangitis • UTI ... • Lyme disease ... • Protozoa (eg
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Addison's Disease ... Disorders: • Infection ... • Low-grade fever ... Administer 250 mcg ... #addisons #disease
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
• Exercise • Fever ... • UTI Orthostatic ... HSP • Post-infectious ... Minimal change disease ... Protein deposition (eg
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
night sweats, fever ... murmur • Valvular insufficiency ... Glomerulonephritis DDX ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... Persistent bacteremia/fevers