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Anaplasma Infection - Anaplasma phagocytophilum
Pathophysiology: 
 • Obligate, intracellular bacteria
 • Transmitted via blacklegged tick —
scapularis • Infects ... within morulae Signs ... and symptoms: ... myalgias, shaking chills ... ), cough (30% cases
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
for secondary causes ... organ-specific signs ... or symptoms (eg ... Disorders #Algorithm #Differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
Is visual loss caused ... field: altitudinal defect ... Clinical manifestations ... Doppler US : halo sign ... GiantCellArteritis #GCA #Rheumatology
Posterior Ankle Impingement (Os Trigonum) Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Os trigonum which has marrow
Case description ... hallucis longus Differential ... signal of the achilles ... flexion but no symptoms ... #mri #clinical
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Afferent pupillary defect ... SIGNS/SYMPTOMS ... Signs and symptoms ... resonance imaging [MRI ... stimulation Clinical
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
- Differential Diagnosis ... reflects conditions ... #physicalexam # ... diagnosis #cardiology #differential ... #causes
Clinically Important Vitamins and Vitamin Deficiency States
Fat-soluble Vitamins: 
 • Vitamin A - Xerophthalmia, night blindness,
Clinically Important ... Anaemia, neural tube defects ... Vitamins #Deficiency #differential ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #nutrition
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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extrapulmonary cases ... Clinical Signs ... years - May have signs ... /symptoms of active ... Diagnosis: - MRI
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
Clinical Features ... Restrictive lung defect ... erythematosus #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
Case description ... mass and NO prior signs ... or clinical history ... Differential diagnosis ... diagnosis #msk #rheumatology