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IDSA Algorithm for the Initial Management of Fever and Neutropenia

LOW RISK
 • Antidpated neutropenia < 7
IDSA Algorithm for ... the Initial Management ... LOW RISK • ... stable and no medical ... #Management
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... be considered “low ... an infant with fever ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... #Management #Pediatrics
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Clinical ... : • 80% have fever ... pain, hemoptysis, dyspnea ... Intervention: - Fevers ... #treatment #diagnosis
Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
Algorithm • Temperature ... • Persistent fever ... after treatment ... #Algorithm #CRBSI ... #diagnosis #management
Myocarditis 

5 Principles of
Myocarditis:
1. Build clinical suspicion
2. Decide on EMBx
3. Manage acute cardiac injury
4. Manage chronic
Presentation: - Fever ... ST elevation), Low ... voltage Treatment ... #Myocarditis #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Pulm: Hypoxia, dyspnea ... - 80% have fever ... , Elevated Cr, Low ... Syndrome #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Borrelia recurrentis on Peripheral Blood Smear
23M Somali refugee recently arrived w/severe abd pain, confusion and fever
The table below ... LBRF can be diagnosed ... Given low sensitivity ... initiation of treatment ... microscopy #pathology #clinical
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
• Fever: hospitalized pts but
Presentation • Fever ... Cough 45-80%, dyspnea ... normal, can be low ... Evaluation #Guide #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Protocol
Cyclosporiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathogen: 
 • Cyclospora cayetanensis
 • Foodborne, waterbone, and soil-transmitted.
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and Management ... sanitation • Low ... fever, Weight loss ... routine O&P • Clinical ... #management #treatment
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
minimal tumor burden Diagnosis ... immunophenotype Clinical ... ) B symptoms → fevers ... chemotherapy for low-risk ... #management