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Causes of Fever in the Immunocompromised Host - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Structural Defect - Asplenia/HypospIenism
 • Bacteremia/Septic
Causes of Fever ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bacteremia/Septic Shock ... Infection #Fever ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Acute Onset Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Viral:
 • Rhinovirus
 • Influenza Virus
 • Parainfluenza
Causes of Acute ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bacteremia Septic Shock ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Capnocytophaga
GNR with long fusiform shape.  Fastidious facultative anaerobe that grows slowly and needs enriched agar
C.
= most common cause ... scenario: septic shock ... with fever, rash ... bite/scratch), immunocompromised
Acute Babesiosis Management
Mild/Moderate Disease Severity
 • Symptoms: Fevers, fatigue, malaise. Headache, nausea. Chills, dyspnea, neck stiffness
• Symptoms: Fevers ... Headache, nausea ... ARDS, ARE DIC, shock ... the patient is immunocompromised