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Endocarditis Algorithm - Infective vs Noninfective Causes
Noninfective:
 • Malignancy
 • Autoimmune disease
 • Systemic infection
Native Valve
Endocarditis Algorithm ... Noninfective Causes ... • Autoimmune disease ... #Algorithm #Infective ... #Noninfective #Causes
Causes of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplasm:
• NHL
• Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Leukemia
• Solid
Causes of Fever ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Infectious endocarditis ... : • Fungal • ... #causes
My Patient with Infective Endocarditis (IE) Has Negative Blood Cultures
 - Did they receive antibiotics prior
Endocarditis (IE ... therapy - Number one cause ... Fungal (Histoplasma ... BloodCultures #Diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm
Infectious Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Polyarticular Join Pain
 • Viral Myalgia
 • Viral Arthritis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Primary HIV Infection ... • Endocarditis ... Onset • Fungal ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Peripheral Vascular Disease ... Infective Endocarditis ... Marfan's Syndrome, Infective ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Causes of Acute Onset Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Viral:
 • Rhinovirus
 • Influenza Virus
 • Parainfluenza
Causes of Acute ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infectious - Other: • Fungal ... • Sickle Cell disease ... #causes
Blood Culture-Negative Infective Endocarditis (BCNIE)
Definition: No etiology found after 3 separate blood cultures remain negative for
Endocarditis (BCNIE ... BCNIE relies on evaluation ... but important causes ... exists Infectious Diseases ... #Endocarditis #
Causes of Encephalopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperacute:
 - Primary Neurologic: Vascular (IS, ICH), Seizure, Migraine, Trauma
Causes of Encephalopathy ... Systemic: Systemic infection ... Inflammatory, Infectious (fungal ... neurocognitive disease ... #Causes
Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
- Management Algorithm ... stable Antibiotic Management ... (endocarditis, ... pathogens (S. aureus, fungal ... #Management #Algorithm
Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Massive Hemoptysis: >150-300 mL in 24h
Airway disease: 
 • Bronchitis, Bronchiectasis, Malignancy
in 24h Airway disease ... Parenchyma: • Infection ... Ebola, Dengue), Fungal ... regurgitation, Tricuspid endocarditis ... Diagnosis #pulmonary #causes