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Here is a quick guide on the common direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for chronic hepatitis C virus
) for chronic hepatitis ... #DAAs #Antivirals ... #table #treatment ... #hcv #medications ... #infectiousdisease
Alcoholic Hepatitis - Management Algorithm
Assess Eligibility for Treatment:
 - Maddrey Discriminant Function ≥ (or possibly MELD
Alcoholic Hepatitis ... - Management Algorithm ... other causes of jaundice ... HCV, DILI, HCC, ... #Management #Algorithm
Persistence of clinically relevant viruses on dry inanimate surfaces

Most common viruses persist on surfaces for days
Hepatitis A virus ... hours to 2 months Hepatitis ... HIV > 7 days ... viruses #surfaces #infectiousdiseases ... #diagnosis #table
Waterborne Infections - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Infections that can be acquired from fresh water, brackish water, sea
Adenovirus - Hepatitis ... period is between 2 days ... muscle aches, jaundice ... Differential #Diagnosis #InfectiousDiseases
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
metabolic equivalent able ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... NSAIDs - Hold 7 days ... supplements - Hold 7 days
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
of treatment of HIV ... months (median 48 days ... ocular lesions: keratitis ... , HCV - Hepatic ... loss, nausea, jaundice
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm ... TSH, RF, ANA, HIV ... -1/2 serology, hepatitis ... FUO #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #infectiousdiseases