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Fever vs Hyperthermia
Fever:
 • Regulated in the hypothalamic thermoregulatory center
 • "Set point" raised by prostaglandin
Fever vs Hyperthermia ... loss - Cool fluids ... vasoconstriction, preventing ... #Hyperthermia #comparison ... #diagnosis #management
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Disseminated Mycobacterium Avium Complex in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Disseminated
IDSA Recommendations ... for Preventing ... Prophylaxis): Indications ... AviumComplex #MAC #IDSA ... #Prevention #Treatment
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
autoimmune conditions, medications ... associated with mycobacterial ... idiopathic, and medications ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #differential #diagnosis
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Presentation: • Fever ... - Antithyroid medications ... Parvovirus B19 • Mycobacteria ... aplastic anemia Treatment ... oncology #hematology #diagnosis
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Infections in HIV-AIDS
Pre-Exposure Prevention of VZV
IDSA Recommendations ... Primary Infection Indications ... health-care provider diagnosis ... #Zoster #VZV #IDSA ... #Prevention #Treatment
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
run-down or tired • Fevers ... parenchyma Diagnosis ... Nontuberculous mycobacteria ... Treatment: ... infections • Preventing
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection and Disease in HIV-AIDS
Treating LTBI (to prevent TB disease)
Indications:
IDSA Recommendations ... for Treating Mycobacterium ... and molecular diagnostic ... #LTBI #Mycobacterium ... #Prevention #Treatment
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
Neutropenic fever ... : - Fever + ANC ... weakness, urinary retention ... Aggressive IV fluids ... Oncology #HemeOnc #Diagnosis
Erythema Nodosum Overview

Definition: 
 • EN is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender, red nodules, typically
common) - Mycobacterium ... Behçet's disease • Medications ... symptoms such as fever ... Diagnostic Approach ... Symptomatic Treatment