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Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Extravascular Causes ... anemia): - Disseminated ... intravascular coagulation (DIC ... Drugs (Beta lactam antibiotics ... Extravascular #Causes
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Disseminated Intravascular ... Treat primary cause ... #Disseminated # ... #treatment #management ... #hematology
Invasive Aspergillus (IA) - Diagnosis and Management
Aspergillus is ubiquitous in nature. Most invasive infections are caused
Diagnosis and Management ... are caused by members ... Gastrointestinal, Disseminated ... #treatment #fungal ... #infectiousdiseases
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
dogs & latter can cause ... inflammation persist → DIC ... or clindamycin Antibiotic ... Canimorsus #Skin #Rash #dermatology ... #clinical #photo
Fusarium Infections
Acquired through:
1. Inhalation of airborne conidia > germinates > blood > disseminated
2. Trauma (implantation with
germinates > blood > disseminated ... BCx+ in -40% of cases ... disease: • Optimal treatment ... #infectiousdiseases ... #diagnosis #management
Fusarium Treatment
 • Antifungal "susceptibility" can vary with Fusarium spp
 • F. oxysporum: low MICS to
Therapeutic options for disseminated ... amphotericin B for severe cases ... require enucleation Infectious ... #infectiousdiseases ... #management #treatment
This is a quick overview of hormonal acne treatment for the medical student and resident.

Keep in
#treatment #photo ... #management #skin ... Dermatology Online ... comparing efficacy of antibiotics ... data review of 70 cases
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
and petechiae Causes ... - β-lactam antibiotics ... Idiopathic • Infections ... aplastic anemia Treatment ... #diagnosis #management
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
Rule out other causes ... such as infectious ... and lower jaw Treatment ... syndrome with acne: antibiotics ... #Dermatology
Candida Glabrata
Species of Candida Most Commonly Isolated in Bloodstream Infections
 • Symptomatic mucosal infection is detected
include rare cases ... meningitis, & disseminated ... Treatment: • Exhibits ... #fungemia #management ... #infectiousdiseases