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IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
Algorithm for the Management ... drainage plus oral ... oral antibiotic treatment ... or those with clinical ... SSTIs #Algorithm #Management
Lichen planus 

A. Flat-topped, polygonal, sharply defined papules of violaceous color, grouped 
and confluent. Surface is
Lichen planus ... , upon close inspection ... with a hand lens ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo #Wrist
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
The signs and symptoms ... , the infection ... the palms of the hands ... Rash #Diagnosis #Clinical ... #Photo #Dermatology
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
has five major clinical ... fungal stain of clinical ... Inhalation of spores ... often in soil, plants ... Fungal #Diagnosis #Management
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Hyperreflexia, Clonus ... Signs and symptoms ... stimulation Clinical ... sclerosis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
of the hand, usually ... manicuring, or frequent hand ... the Fingers Clinically ... depressions of the nail plates ... #Signs #PhysicalExam
Lichen Planus- ...On examination, numerous purple papules were noted on the anterior surface of the forearms
surface of the hands ... association with HCV infection ... used in primary treatment ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #lichen #
Rheumatoid Arthritis Summary
Overview: chronic, inflammatory symmetric polyarthritis involving small joints of hands/feet, knees, shoulders
Signs & Symptoms:
small joints of hands ... knees, shoulders Signs ... Ultrasound Diagnosis: CLINICAL ... imaging Treatment ... Arthritis #diagnosis #management
Primary Syphilis
Usually, a single ulcer (chancre) appears at the site where the bacteria entered the body.
around the mouth or anus ... at the spot where ... administered, the infection ... Chancres #Diagnosis #Clinical ... #Photo
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
response preceding infection ... Guillain-Barre Clinical ... • Weakness: Starts ... Paresthesias: Hands ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management