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Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Clotting factor deficiency ... Red Flags: • Fever ... #Causes #dermatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... Coronary arteries - Fever ... mucositis - Rash ... Vasculitis: • Fevers ... against MPO • Complement
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
weight loss, and fever ... anti-Smith Ab, low complements ... disease • Prolidase deficiency ... pneumonitis • Diffuse ... to: Arthritis, Fever
Causes of Fever in the Immunocompromised Host - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Structural Defect - Asplenia/HypospIenism
 • Bacteremia/Septic
Causes of Fever ... Periodontal Disease Complement ... Deficiency • ... Infection #Fever ... #Causes #Hematology
PALM RASHES 
Common features and patterns:
1.	Color:
o	Red or erythematous: Common in inflammatory or allergic reactions.
o	Purple or purpuric:
inflammatory or allergic ... Seen in systemic causes ... (e.g., scarlet fever ... disease. 6 Causes ... Drug Reactions: Diffuse
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
S/sx: Fever, flank ... • Allergic reaction ... maculopapular rash ... recipients w/ IgA deficiency ... Causes purpura &
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
S/sx: Fever, flank ... - Allergic ... maculopapular rash ... recipients w/ IgA deficiency ... Causes purpura &