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Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
general seizure caused ... and metabolic causes ... sedative drugs, uremia ... Classification #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #Signs
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Rash Secondary ... The signs and symptoms ... resembling rashes caused ... #Rash #Diagnosis ... Clinical #Photo #Dermatology
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... Differential Diagnosis ... Pruritus #primary #secondary ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
for this enzyme activity ... is the diagnostic ... result in severe anemia ... immune hemolytic anemia ... #Workup #Hematology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
• Screen for secondary ... (common causes ... organ-specific signs ... #Differential #diagnosis ... #hematology #eosinophilia
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Papulosquamous Skin Rash ... Auspitz sign, Koebner's ... central clearing • Secondary ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Eczematous Skin Rash ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Secondary to venous ... Eczematous #SkinRash #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
be secondary to ... heart failure, uremia ... punctuated by frequent sighs ... Occasional sighs ... Abnormalities #Abnormal #Diagnosis
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
extensive skin rash ... eruption that may ... Edema in 70% of cases ... SJS/TEN • Acute Generalized ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
an underlying cause ... EPO-dependent (secondary ... Look it up Secondary ... sensing) vs tumor vs exogenous ... causes: Many of