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Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... , and toxic shock ... an anaphylactic reaction ... or an exposure reaction ... Erythematous #Rash #Algorithm
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
hypersensitivity reactions ... Anaphylaxis, Hay fever ... antigens, leading to complement ... they activate complement ... allergy #table #classification
Causes of Acute Onset Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Viral:
 • Rhinovirus
 • Influenza Virus
 • Parainfluenza
of Acute Onset Fever ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bacteremia Septic Shock ... • Transfusion reaction ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
, seasonal hay fever ... Complement activation ... Hypersensitivity #Types #Classification ... #Pathophysiology ... Allergy #Diagnosis #Reactions
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Coronary arteries - Fever ... disease, drug reactions ... Vasculitis: • Fevers ... against MPO • Complement ... #rheumatology #classification
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK ... DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ... • Pathophysiology ... NETs), cytokines, complement ... • Symptoms: Fever
Causes of Fever in the Immunocompromised Host - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Structural Defect - Asplenia/HypospIenism
 • Bacteremia/Septic
Causes of Fever ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bacteremia/Septic Shock ... Periodontal Disease Complement ... Infection #Fever