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Etiologies of pulmonary infections according to CT-scan patterns. 
CMV cytomegalovirus, GM galactomannan, HSV herpes simplex virus,
Etiologies of pulmonary ... infections according ... to CT-scan patterns ... immunofluorescence, PCR ... #Differential #
Fever Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Continuous Fever:
Temp > 38°C with only 1 degree fluctuation in 24
Fever Patterns - ... Differential Diagnosis ... leishmaniasis • Adult ... Leptospirosis Pel-Ebstein ... #Differential #
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
33% of healthy adults ... : The ANA patterns ... Lymphoproliferative Disorders, Infection ... , Interstitial Pulmonary ... rheumatology #diagnosis #differential
Adult-Onset Still's Disease
Clinical triad: Fever, Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin rash ± odynophagia
+ Biological inflammation: Increased neutrophils, Hyperferritinemia, decreased
Adult-Onset Still's ... fraction < 20% Differential ... Diaqnoses: • Infectious ... hepatitis • Pulmonary ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
trypanosomiasis) is an infectious ... family Route of infections ... Standard regimen: Adult ... Regimens: • Adult ... 90-120 days • Pediatric
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
: • Recurrent infection ... • Pulmonary artery ... is abnormal in adults ... mycobacteria Treatment ... #differential #
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
coagulopathy) • CBC w differential ... confirm DAH, r/o infection ... • IF staining patterns ... Renal #Syndromes #differential ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) Infection - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook
Presentation: Dyspepsia / Peptic Ulcer
Pylori (H. pylori) Infection ... , up to 50% of adults ... (IgG) - cannot differentiate ... past infection ... Diagnosis #Management #Treatment
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Triggers: ATRA treatment ... Imaging: CXR- pulmonary ... initiation • Differential ... Diagnosis: Infection ... fluid overload, PCC
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
polymicrobial infection ... Clindamycin in case of PCN ... Lung Abscess Differential ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary ... #differential #