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Soil Related Infections - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Mechanism Of Infection:
 • Wound
 • GI: Ingestion, MUD, Contaminated
- Differential ... ), stiff neck, opisthotonus ... endemic fungi cause ... #differential # ... diagnosis #InfectiousDiseases
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... progressive inflammatory infection ... - Fever, ... - Antibiotic ... characterised by bradycardia
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
polymicrobial infection ... • Most common cause ... : • 80% have fever ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary ... causes #management
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
night sweats, fever ... Cerebral > Splenic, pulmonary ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... • IV Antibiotics ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
- Overview and Differential ... night sweats, fever ... Cerebral > Splenic, Pulmonary ... Treatment • IV antibiotics ... Diagnosis #cardiology #infectiousdiseases