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Biphasic Illness of Leptospirosis
Some patients do not progress to severe disease. Others, rapidly develop severe disease
Biphasic Illness ... -14 days): • Fever ... renal + hepatic dysfunction ... hemorrhage • ARDS • Shock ... Biphasic #Phases #Diagnosis
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
COMMON CAUSES + ... immunosuppression, chronic illness ... • Symptoms: Fever ... mental status DIAGNOSIS ... #Diagnosis #Management
Fever After International Travel

Infectious Disease:
• Endemic in either the destination or home region

Viral Syndromes:
Arboviral infections, a
levels; dengue shock ... thrombocytopenia, and renal dysfunction ... of malaria diagnosed ... culture; rapid diagnostic ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... days and presents fever ... acute febrile illness ... Shock evidenced ... #diagnosis
Causes of Fever in the Immunocompromised Host - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Structural Defect - Asplenia/HypospIenism
 • Bacteremia/Septic
Causes of Fever ... Algorithm Structural ... Bacteremia/Septic Shock ... or Neutrophil Dysfunction ... #Algorithm #Causes