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Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Serotonin Syndrome
 - Serotonin syndrome is thought to be caused by
Algorithm for the ... thought to be caused ... clonus, myoclonus, ocular ... initiation of treatment ... #Algorithm #Symptoms
Candidemia Workup and Management - IDSA Guidelines
1) Antibiotics
 • Empiric: Echinocandins (e.g. micafungin) for most patients
Complications • Ocular ... week to assess ocular ... workup dictated by symptoms ... #candida #candidiasis ... #treatment #fungal
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome ... : • Treatment: ... refractory lesions Ocular ... Behcets #disease #Syndrome ... #Treatment #management
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
ulceration • Ocular ... spondyloarthritis • Ocular ... Leukemia, Lymphoma Ocular ... Arthritis, AS Treatment ... #diagnosis #management
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
Symmetric macular ... Albuminuria, nephrotic syndrome ... Headache, meningitis, ocular ... infected without symptoms ... stages #diagnosis #management
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)
Complication of invasive GAS disease characterized by shock & MOF → occurs
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome ... GAS in 30% of cases ... , erythematous macular ... #STSS #treatment ... #management #diagnosis
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
thyroid, Sjogren syndrome ... Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... muscles: “myasthenic crises ... Myasthenia Crises ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... lung disease Caused ... ) on room air Treatment ... resolution of symptoms ... #treatment #hepatology
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
use, infections (Candida ... Stevens-Johnson syndrome ... melena - Other GI symptoms ... : - Treatment of ... Necrosis #diagnosis #management
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
Diagnosis and Management ... mucocutaneous changes, ocular ... • Delusions Ocular ... , or any other cause ... vasculitis Treatment