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Gram Negative Bacteria Overview Identification Algorithm #Diagnosis #Microbiology #GramNegative #Bacteria #Identification #Differential #Algorithm #Oxidase #Lactose #Urease
Bacteria Overview Identification ... Algorithm #Diagnosis ... GramNegative #Bacteria #Identification ... Differential #Algorithm #Oxidase ... Lactose #Urease #GNRod
Acute Rheumatic Fever: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Delayed autoimmune reaction
-> Molecular mimicry
-> GAS antigen cross-reacts with host
->
auto-reactive B and CD ... RheumaticFever #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #complications
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
blood donor • Pathophysiology ... ARDS to explain symptoms ... factors: Age>60, CKD ... transfusion • Pathophysiology ... Reactions #hematology #diagnosis
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
activity of nitric oxide ... Manifestations #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #complications
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis ... Clinical Signs/Symptoms ... Not reliable, so diagnosis ... Pathophysiology: ... surrounding bowel Diagnosis
IgA Vasculitis – Henoch Scholein Purpura: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 - Infectious Agents - 50% have
galactose-deficient IgA1 (GD-IgA1 ... HenochScholeinPurpura #Pathophysiology ... #Diagnosis #Signs ... #Symptoms
Benzodiazepine (BZD) withdrawal: clinical findings and complications

 • Activation of ACC and OFC -> Feelings of
Incr Cortisol -> CAD ... #pharmacology #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms
Conduct Disorder (CD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 - Must have >3 symptoms present in the past
- Must have >3 symptoms ... months, with >1 symptom ... past 6 months - Symptoms ... BehavioralDisorder #Pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #symptoms