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Identification of Trypanosoma brucei vs Trypanosoma cruzi
The best, easiest way to distinguish Trypanosoma species: size of
: Chagas disease ... Identification #comparison ... #diagnosis #microbiology ... #blood #smear # ... microscopy
Chagas Disease (American trypanosomiasis) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Acute Chagas Disease (8-12 weeks):
 • Mild: Malaise,
Chagas Disease ( ... Acute Chagas Disease ... Mild: Malaise, fever ... smears (only with ... #Diagnosis #Management
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Blood Product Transfusions ... Blood products contain ... , Trypanosoma (Chagas ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions
Chagas Disease (American trypanosomiasis) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Acute Chagas Disease (8-12 weeks):
 • Mild: Malaise,
Chagas Disease ( ... Acute Chagas Disease ... Mild: Malaise, fever ... smears (only with ... #Diagnosis #Management
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
proteins on plts, leukocytes ... Blood products contain ... , Trypanosoma (Chagas ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions
Fever After International Travel

Infectious Disease:
• Endemic in either the destination or home region

Viral Syndromes:
Arboviral infections, a
• East African trypanosomiasis ... polymerase-chain-reaction ... a chest film; blood-smear ... dipstick test, microscopic ... #InfectiousDiseases
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
, drug reactions ... pulses, bruits, or blood ... and gray matter changes ... -ANCA)): Microscopic ... #Rheumatology