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The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
Without treatment ... Secondary Syphilis ... manifestations including acute ... Late (Tertiary) ... #Diagnosis #Staging
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
responsible for most cases ... . 2) Secondary ... hypertension and acute ... : • Primary, secondary ... #stages #diagnosis
Etiologies of Peripheral Neuropathy
 • Metabolic / Nutritional: DiabetesB12 deficiency, Uremia/ESRD, Hypothyroidism
 • Medication-induced: ART, Antibiotics,
HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis ... syndrome, myeloma, secondary ... Fabry's disease, Acute ... #differential #diagnosis ... #causes #neurology
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in Patients with Cancer 

Cancer Related 
• Hypercalcemia 
• Intravenous contrast 
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Acute Kidney Injury ... malignancies Treatment ... #AKI #Cancer #Oncology ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Classification #Nephrology
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
days after an acute ... the fascia, with secondary ... • Diagnosis: ... Prompt surgical debridement ... #management #treatment
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
- Differential Diagnosis ... • In tertiary ... syphilis, neurosyphilis ... Symptoms: • Acute ... #neurology #meningitis
Causes of Hypokalemia
Transcellular Shifts:
 - Alkalosis, Increased plasma insulin (treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis), ß-Adrenergic agonists, Hypokalemic
Causes of Hypokalemia ... plasma insulin (treatment ... hyperaldosteronism, Secondary ... Hypomagnesemia, Acute ... #differential #diagnosis