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Key Pathogens to Consider in Asplenia
 - Encapsulated bacteria
    • S. pneumoniae
• Neisseria meningitidis ... - Capnocytophaga ... Asplenia #Pathogens #microbiology
Asplenia and Infections - Important Pathogens:
 • Encapsulated bacteria: Strep pneumo, Neissera meningitidis, Capnocytophaga, H.flu, Bordetella
pneumo, Neissera meningitidis ... , Capnocytophaga ... Differential #Diagnosis #Microbiology
Capnocytophaga
Pathogen: Capnocytophaga
 • 9 species, C. canimorsus responsible for the majority of infections
 • Gram-negative rod,
Capnocytophaga ... Pathogen: Capnocytophaga ... Presentations: FUO, Meningitis ... #canimorsus #microbiology ... infectiousdiseases #diagnosis #management
Asplenia Management
 • Key Pathogens: H. influenzae type b, Neisseria meningitidis, Capnocytophaga spp, Malaria, Babesia
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Asplenia Management ... type b, Neisseria meningitidis ... , Capnocytophaga ... asplenic #Asplenia #Management
Streptocccus Pneumoniae
Microbiology: Gram Positive, Alpha-hemolytic, Catalase Negative
Epidemiology - 10% adult carriers:
 • Most common cause of:
Streptocccus Pneumoniae Microbiology ... CAP, Bacterial meningitis ... Bacteremia 10-14 days, Meningitis ... Pneumoniae #strep #microbiology ... #diagnosis #management
MonkeyPox Virus - Summary Review - What we know so far

 • History
 • Epidemiology
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Epidemiology • Signs ... Monkeypox #diagnosis #management ... infectiousdiseases #microbiology
Leptospirosis
Pathogen: Leptospira (interrogans, kirschneri, noguchii)
Risk Factors:
 • Occupational exposure - Farmers, ranchers, trappers, veterinarians
 • Recreational
diarrhea • Aseptic Meningitis ... Leptospirosis #Leptospira #microbiology ... diagnosis #treatment #management
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... Neurologic: • Meningitis ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Intern Pocket Cards - Pre-Rounding Guide - Daily Checklist
Overnight Events:
 - Night float signout, nursing notes
Interdisciplinary
addendum Vital signs ... preliminary or final Microbiology ... PreRounding #Checklist #management
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
lesions, aseptic meningitis ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #signs #symptoms