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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Pathophysiology ... insulin demand Relative ... Insulin demand: infections ... #dka #hhs #pathophysiology ... #comparison #endocrinology
Acute Otitis Media: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings (in Children)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 
 - Bacterial: Streptococcus
Respiratory Tract Infection ... pressure => Negative ... bacteria into it, infecting ... #OtitisMedia #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #symptoms
Hodgkin's Lymphoma vs Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Comparison

Hodgkin's Lymphoma:
 • Epidemiology: young adults 20-30, older 50-70
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Comparison ... e.g., HIV), EBV infection ... Pel-Ebstein fever - Alcohol-induced ... Etiology: - Infections ... #NonHodgkins #comparison
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Principles of HIV-Associated ... CD4 Variable • Symptoms ... Periventricular regions; associated ... disorders • Symptoms ... opportunistic #InfectiousDiseases
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
more likely to be associated ... is likely to be associated ... the following symptoms ... symptoms • Previous ... Smoking status • Alcohol
Magnesium Deficiency and Alcoholism

Risks associated with Mg deficiency in alcoholism:
 • Affects protein synthesis. energy production,
Alcoholism Risks associated ... development of alcohol-induced ... • Depressive symptoms ... Deficiency #Alcoholism #alcohol ... #pathophysiology
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis - Illness Script
 • Epidemiology: Asian men age 20-30 with hyperthyroidism of any
cold exposure, infection ... , alcohol, pulse ... and menses • Pathophysiology ... thyroid hormone • Symptoms ... hours-days duration +/- symptoms
Capnocytophaga
Pathogen: Capnocytophaga
 • 9 species, C. canimorsus responsible for the majority of infections
 • Gram-negative rod,
the majority of infections ... • Gram-negative ... Corticosteroids, alcohol ... fusiform gram-negative ... microbiology #zoonotic #infectiousdiseases
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
fastidious gram-negative ... dog or cat bite. symptoms ... abrupt onset of symptoms ... Myocarditis & culture-negative ... are asplenic, alcoholic
CAPD-associated peritonitis (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis) - 5 Things To Know
Diagnosis (Two of the following):
(1) Clinical
CAPD-associated ... • 15-35% Gram negative ... Conncomitant catheter infection ... Others • Culture negative ... Diagnosis #Management #InfectiousDiseases