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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
surgery or ileal resection ... Parasitic infections ... Medications 7. ... leukocytes and occult blood ... #management #algorithm
Anti-IL6 Agents (Tocilizumab, Siltuximab) in COVID19

IL-6 activates T cells and macrophages, among other cell types (see
-6 activates T cells ... 22% - Infusion reaction ... respiratory tract infection ... #Pharmacology #Management ... #Medications
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
cutaneous eruptions, diarrhea ... potassium from lysed cells ... Infection - Infection ... likely to cause infections ... Transfusion #diagnosis #management
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
cutaneous eruptions, diarrhea ... potassium from lysed cells ... • Infection - ... Infection occurs ... Transfusions #diagnosis #management
IDSA Recommendations for Prevention and Treatment of Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP) in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
) in HIV-AIDS Indications ... 50 mg PO BID Indication ... least 3-6 months Indication ... opportunistic #infections ... #HIVAIDS #management
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Disseminated Mycobacterium Avium Complex in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Disseminated
Prophylaxis): Indications ... mycobacterial blood ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... opportunistic #infections ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology