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Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
with a palpable hepatic ... definitive host; the infection ... #clinical #NEJM ... #hepatic #radiology ... #CT #ultrasonography
Acute Dacryocystitis- A 4-week-old boy was brought to the emergency department after having drainage from both
He received a diagnosis ... — infection of ... agents, and the fever ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #peds #acute
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
TEE) • Chest CT ... for metastatic infection ... • Persistent fever ... Internet Book of Critical ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
immune compromise Clinical ... cystitis, may have fever ... present or signs of infection ... , such as fever. ... , specifically CT
Based on the images alone, it is usually not possible to determine the cause of the
with cough and fever ... Infarction - peripheral ... with low oxygen level ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #CXR
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
(CDI) - Diagnosis ... GrepMed Handbook Clinical ... on ABx) → Acute ... mucus, Abd pain, Fever ... equivocal • CT
HSV Herpetic Whitlow Infection of the Finger
20 F presents with painful finger, treated w/ oral cephalexin
HSV Herpetic Whitlow ... Diagnosis? ... Fever and lymphadenopathy ... #Finger #clinical ... #photo
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Culture (+): Acute ... night sweats, fever ... Glomerulonephritis Septic ... Persistent bacteremia/fevers ... #management #cardiology
Melioidosis - Skin Infection
63M h/o diabetes with c/o fever, chest pain, dyspnea x 3 days, CT
diabetes with c/o fever ... dyspnea x 3 days, CT ... Diagnosis: Melioidosis ... #Cellulitis #Clinical ... #Photo #dermatology
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
12-24 Hours • Fever ... concomitant infection ... not possible • Ultrasound ... • Dual-energy CT ... • Serum urate level