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IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... the Management ... 12 000 or <400 cells ... or those with clinical ... #SSTIs #Algorithm
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... = funny-shaped cells ... diagnosed annually in US ... risk-stratification • Risks: infection ... Myelodysplastic #Syndrome
Diplopia - Differential Diagnosis
Step 1: Consider Stroke
Step 2: Diplopia PLUS
 - Cavernous Sinus Syndrome
 - Infection
Step 2: Diplopia PLUS ... Cavernous Sinus Syndrome ... - Infection ... - Orbital Apex Syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hereditary:
 • Peripheral blood smear + DAT + further History
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... History • Bite cells ... hemolytic anemia (TTP, HUS ... Fevers, DAT (-) → Infection ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Risk ... acute enteric infection ... gastrointestinal infection ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Non-lmmune: • HELLP Syndrome ... • TTP/HUS • ... Vasculitis • Infection ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Cerebral Toxoplasmosis 
- Most comrnon CNS infection in patients with AIDS 
who are not receiving appropriate
Most comrnon CNS infection ... prophylaxis Clinical ... • Seizure Management ... • Clindamycin plus ... Diagnosis #Overview #Management
BEE Syndromes - Non-inflammatory Causes

Immune-mediated conditions affecting the Brain, Eye, and Ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in
Non-inflammatory causes: • Infectious ... • Enteroviral infections ... • Herpes virus infections ... neuropathy (LHON) plus ... MRI lesions and clinical
Hypereosinophilia and Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

 • Secondary Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
 • Clinically Relevant HES Variants
 • When to
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome ... • Clinically ... and Treatment Algorithm ... eosinophils #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Irritable bowel syndrome ... Parasitic infections ... Chronic #Diarrhea #management ... #algorithm #workup