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The Spectrum of Tuberculosis

As shown in the graphic from our Primer, exposure to M. tuberculosis can
‏ #Diagnosis #InfectiousDiseases ... #Tuberculosis #Testing ... #Subclinical #Active ... #MycobacteriumTB
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... present on repeat testing ... including overnight testing ... albuminuria) - Active ... #Proteinuria #Nephrology
Causes of Pericarditis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Viral:
 • Coxsackie
 • Echovirus
 • Adenovirus
 • Epstein-Barr virus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bacterial: • Mycobacterium ... • Zoonoses Fungal ... Metastatic • Reactive ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
normal volume-based algorithm ... in SIADH RAAS Inactive ... Cerebral Salt Wasting ... diuresis) RAAS Active ... table #sodium #nephrology
Infectious Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency
Anatomical distribution of vessels to the adrenal makes the gland prone to
hemorrhage in the setting ... • Bacterial: Mycobacterium ... , SARS-COV • Fungi ... endocrinology #infectiousdiseases
Causes of Tremors - Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Action Tremor - Occurs During Voluntary Muscle
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Action Tremor ... multiple sclerosis) Resting ... MovementDisorders #Neurology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to Joint Pain - Arthritis Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Versus Noninflammatory Pain
 • Is it inflammatory
Morning stiffness lasting ... condition Pain with active ... Mycobacterial • Fungal ... Lyme disease) • Mycobacterium ... tuberculosis) • Fungi
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
CD4 Count: • Mycobacterium ... avium, Mycobacterium ... Pseudomonas FUNGAL ... transaminases • C-reactive ... differential #diagnosis #infectiousdiseases
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm for hypokalemia. 
***Typical presentations: 
 • Vomiting: urine Na/Cl > 1.6, low urine
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm ... urine Cl; • Active ... confirmed via genetic testing ... #differential #algorithm ... #nephrology