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Capnocytophaga
Pathogen: Capnocytophaga
 • 9 species, C. canimorsus responsible for the majority of infections
 • Gram-negative rod,
the majority of infections ... SIow growing, Long ... and dogs. ... • Cellulitis: Fever ... microbiology #zoonotic #infectiousdiseases
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Lung Infections ... - Differential Diagnosis ... reported in 100% of cases ... possible in HIV PARASITIC ... #infectiousdiseases
Capnocytophaga
GNR with long fusiform shape.  Fastidious facultative anaerobe that grows slowly and needs enriched agar
C.
Capnocytophaga GNR with long ... septic shock with fever ... febrilepodcast] #InfectiousDiseases ... Capnocytophaga #Infection ... #Diagnosis #Cats
Cyclosporiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathogen: 
 • Cyclospora cayetanensis
 • Foodborne, waterbone, and soil-transmitted.
 •
intracellular parasite ... • Unsporulated cysts ... transmission as zoonotic infection ... diarrhea, Low-grade fever ... #microbiology #infectiousdiseases
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
circumferential dressings/casts ... this maneuver does ... progressive inflammatory infection ... • Diagnosis: ... - Fever,
Fever After International Travel

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

Viral Syndromes:
Arboviral infections, a
Salmonella typhi Parasitic ... falciparum: Most cases ... of malaria diagnosed ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #InfectiousDiseases
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
, verrucous) - Lung ... positive in 90% of IE cases ... night sweats, fever ... Persistent bacteremia/fevers ... #cardiology #infectiousdiseases
Toxocariasis
Pathogen: Toxocara - worldwide distributed helminth 
Transmission: 
 • Dogs and cats are the major source
Transmission: • Dogs ... and cats are the ... Humans acquire the infection ... migrate through the lungs ... #management #infectiousdiseases
List of Zoonotic Diseases

Armadillos - Sporothrix schenckii (sporotrichosis), Mycobacterium leprae (leprosy)
Bamboo rats - Talaromyces marneffei (formerly
(psittacosis) Cats ... solium, Ingested cysts ... Comprehensive Review of Infectious ... #differential #diagnosis ... #InfectiousDiseases
List of Zoonotic Diseases

Armadillos - Sporothrix schenckii (sporotrichosis), Mycobacterium leprae (leprosy)
Bamboo rats - Talaromyces marneffei (formerly
(psittacosis) Cats ... solium, Ingested cysts ... Comprehensive Review of Infectious ... #differential #diagnosis ... #InfectiousDiseases