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Blood culture contaminants
Grouped by gram negative vs gram positive vs other as well as never/maybe/probably
Some additional
other as well as never ... febrilepodcast] #ID ... #Infectious Diseases ... #Micro #Differential ... #Ddx #Diagnosis
Eosinophilic meningitis
#eosinophilicmeningitis #eosmeningitis #angiostrongylus #baylisascaris #gnathostoma #raccoon #snail

By Dr. Sara Dong @swinndong via Febrile [febrilepodcast.com
febrilepodcast] #ID ... InfectiousDiseases #Infections ... #Microbiology #Micro ... #Differential # ... Ddx #Diagnosis
#tachenoir #eschar #fever #Rash #rickettsia #rickettsial #parkeri #akari #africae #conorii #orientia #tsutsugamushi #tick #mite 
By Dr.
tachenoir #eschar #fever ... febrilepodcast] #ID ... #Microbiology #Micro ... #Differential # ... Ddx #Diagnosis
Causes of Provoked Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - "DIMS" Mnemonic
Drugs:
 • Drug overdose
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... - "DIMS" Mnemonic ... • Poisoning Infection ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
serious bacterial infections ... for each of the components ... of the algorithm ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... Management #Pediatrics #Peds
Causes of Enuresis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary Nocturnal Enuresis (Urinary Control Never Achieved)
 • Delayed Maturation
of Enuresis - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Urinary Control Never ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... and signs (e.g., fever ... lesion • CNS infection ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... neurology #PHANTOMS #mnemonic
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
Polysaccharide cell wall component ... invasive fungal infection ... BAL GM does not differentiate ... setting of GVHD) ID ... Galactomannan #diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... or family - Ever ... Skin exam for infection ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... stratification #diagnosis