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Anaphylaxis: Treatments (Acute)
Additional Info:
 • IV steroids may be considered for prevention of late phase reactions.
Anaphylaxis: Treatments ... (Acute) Additional ... Treatment: • ... #Management #pathophysiology ... #immunology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Triggers: ATRA treatment ... Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis: >3 symptoms ... APML #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #oncology
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Diagnosis and Management ... on ABx) → Acute ... Perforation) Pathophysiology ... despite appropriate treatment ... Treatment Guideline
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
Vmphocytosis on routine CBC ... Splenomegaly 5) Symptoms ... Constitutional symptoms ... Lymphocytic #Leukemia #oncology ... hemeonc #diagnosis #management
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... Dehydration • Symptoms ... - ACS, AKI, acute ... Lysis Syndrome: • Pathophysiology ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
with no early symptoms ... Lymphocytosis on CBC ... microglobulin Treatment ... ’s lymphoma or acute ... diagnosis #workup #oncology
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
Clinical Signs/Symptoms ... Pathophysiology: ... also important Management ... data • Early treatment ... pyelonephritis CMC
There are 4 FDA-approved antiviral drugs recommended by CDC in the USA:
-Oseltamivir (generic/Tamiflu®)
-Zanamivir (trade name Relenza®)
-Peramivir
recommended by CDC ... approved for the management ... of acute uncomplicated ... exhibiting flu symptoms ... AntiviralDrug #CDC
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
Virologic and immunologic ... Confusion, visual symptoms ... uveitis, Extraocular symptoms ... IRIS with severe symptoms ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Isospora belli Infection in HIV-AIDS
Treating Isospora belli Infection
General Management Considerations:
 • Fluid
Infection General Management ... Preferred Therapy for Acute ... 3–4 weeks) if symptoms ... Alternative Therapy For Acute ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment