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Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
severity classification ... days and presents fever ... positive tourniquet test ... Severe bleeding: ... #diagnosis
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Anaphylaxis, Hay fever ... Eczema, Asthma Type 2 ... disease of the newborn ... Type 3 - Mediators ... dermatitis, Tuberculin test
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Infection, GI bleeding ... , Diuretic overdose ... place • Grade 3: ... 3 bowel movements ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... determine if stress test ... - what is the bleeding ... Diabetes regimen ... stratification #diagnosis
Fever in the Returning International Traveler
Investigations after comprehensive physical examination including thorough skin examination: 
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supplementary tests ... XRay, Stool O&P, Dengue ... smears; AND 3) ... empiric #management #workup ... #diagnosis #differential