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The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
probability) and negative ... (~0.5%) and a negative ... than bacterial meningitis ... on the basis of CSF ... is proposed: #Management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... have achieved negative ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #heartfailure #chf
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... • Bilateral signs ... inflammation: CSF ... tested and if negative ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
Cryptococcal meningitis on T2 MRI
30 M from sub-Saharan Africa presents w/ progressive Headache x1 mo, +neck
Cryptococcal meningitis ... DDX Tb meningitis ... of prior silent pulmonary ... organism (soap bubble sign ... is performed, relative
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
, systemic or meningitic ... MC: CNS CSF: • ... Aspergillosis Pathophysiology ... infection (~40%) • Meningitis ... Fungal #Diagnosis #Management