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IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
Algorithm for the Management ... Mild infection: ... erysipelas with no focus ... oral antibiotic treatment ... SSTIs #Algorithm #Management
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Pediatric SVT - Management ... • Abrupt rate changes ... , Monitors, Pads ... Signs of shock or ... peds #Pediatric #treatment
Lower Extremity Ulcers
Ulcers are defined as abnormal breaks in the skin or mucous membranes. General principles
principles of management ... wound debridement, infection ... localized pressure, & treatment ... conditions such as DM & PAD ... Lifestyle changes
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Diagnosis and Management ... trypanosomiasis) is an infectious ... family Route of infections ... Romana's sign ... Indeterminate form (No signs
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis) in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Clinical Disease
Indication:  Individuals
duration same as for treatment ... Disease Note: Treatment ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... #management #opportunistic ... #infections #HIVAIDS
Chagas Disease (American trypanosomiasis) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Acute Chagas Disease (8-12 weeks):
 • Mild: Malaise,
Diagnosis and Management ... Romana Sing (unilateral ... • Treatment: ... useful for chronic infection ... trypanosomiasis #Diagnosis #Management
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Clostridioides Difficile Infection ... #1 nosocomial infection ... • Flex-Sig: If ... Bezlotoxumab 10 mg/kg ... #Clostridium #Infection
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Serologic and EMG ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... precipitated by: Drugs, infection ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... vasculitis vs infection ... headaches, vision changes ... Treatment of GCA ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Seizures • Vision changes ... Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, Infection ... Diagnosis: • Infection ... epilepticus Treatment ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management