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Fern test. Fern test refers to detection of a characteristic 'fern like' pattern of cervical mucus
Fern test. ... Fern test refers ... under a low-power microscope ... amnioticfluid #Microscopy ... Cervix #Cervical #Clinical
Leptospirosis
Pathogen: Leptospira (interrogans, kirschneri, noguchii)
Risk Factors:
 • Occupational exposure - Farmers, ranchers, trappers, veterinarians
 • Recreational
disease ARDS Diagnosis ... Epidemiologic exposure + clinical ... manifestations • MAT microscopic ... agglutination - test ... #treatment #management
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
and COPD The diagnosis ... bronchodilator test ... the differential diagnosis ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Differences #Algorithm #Treatment
An algorithm of diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations for patients with microscopic colitis.

#Microscopic #Colitis #Lymphocytic #Collagenous #Algorithm
An algorithm of diagnostic ... patients with microscopic ... #Microscopic #Colitis ... Algorithm #Management #Treatment
Invasive Candidiasis (IC)

Diagnosis:
Culture:
 • Gold standard, but Slow (~2-3 days), 50% sensitivity
 • Blood Sample
 •
Candidiasis (IC) Diagnosis ... Non-culture-based tests ... • Molecular Tests ... Line Targeted Treatment ... Diseases Consults • Echocardiogram
Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease

Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies
 - Most reliable noninvasive test
Commonly Used Diagnostic ... Tests for Celiac ... reliable noninvasive test ... Reflects response to treatment ... #Diagnosis #Workup
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing Human Papillomavirus Infections and Cervical Cancer Screening for Women with in HIV-AIDS
Recommendations
or been newly diagnosed ... following initial diagnosis ... • Pap test should ... and HPV test) is ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment
Urine Microscopy - Urinary Sediment Examination Instructions
Preparation of the urine for microscopic examination:
 • Clean catch
Urine Microscopy ... esterase • Fill conical ... bottom test tube ... Bright-field offers the best ... least contrast (best
Fluid Analysis 
A systematic approach to analysis of the fluid in conjunction with the clinical presentation
conjunction with the clinical ... the differential diagnoses ... biochemistry, microscopic ... infectious disease tests
Best practice recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of adult patients experiencing traumatic brain injury during
Best practice recommendations ... for the diagnosis ... and treatment of ... injury during treatment