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Hepatic Abscess: Microbiology
Common Pathogens: E. Coli, K. pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes
Rare pathogens that can cause
Hepatic Abscess: ... pathogens that can cause ... hepatic abscesses ... #Microbiology #diagnosis ... #differential #causes
Point-of-care Ultrasound for Diagnosis of Abscess in Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

1. POCUS is more accurate
Ultrasound for Diagnosis ... POCUS is more accurate ... cellulitis in cases ... #POCUS #Accuracy ... LikelihoodRatios #Accuracy #Diagnosis
Causes of Post-Partum Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
6 W's for causes of PPF
 - Wind: pneumonia,
Causes of Post-Partum ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm 6 W's for causes ... Episiotomy • Abscess ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Causes of Pelvic Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Gastrointestinal:
 • Appendiceal abscess
 • Diverticular abscess
 • Diverticulosis
Causes of Pelvic ... - Differential Diagnosis ... • Appendiceal abscess ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Liver Abscess
•	Pyogenic abscess, accounts for 80% of abscess.
•	Amebic abscess due to Entamoeba histolytica, accounts for 10%.
•	Fungal
due to Entamoeba ... the bacterial cases ... malignancy (up to ... cultures in up to ... pneumoniae thought to
Simplified Approach to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? 
Is there a dialysis indication
HISTORY/PHYSICAL Assess ... are caused by prerenal ... you confirmed diagnosis ... CONSIDER INTRINSIC CAUSES ... simplified #workup #diagnosis
Causes of Hemoptysis - BATTLE CAMP Mnemonic:

Bronchitis 
Bronchiectasis 
Aspergilloma 
Tumor 
Tuberculosis 
Lung abscess 
Emboli (pulmonary) 
Coagulopathy
Causes of Hemoptysis ... Tuberculosis Lung abscess ... BATTLECAMP #Mnemonic #Causes ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Liver Abscess on POCUS
24yo healthy F to ED w/rigors &DCed. 2/2 blood cx + for fusobacterium,
Liver Abscess on ... POCUS 24yo healthy ... this 2x2cm liver abscess ... EUSmkh #Liver #Abscess ... #Hepatic #POCUS
Drugs Causing Acute Pancreatitis

Class Ia: The medications in which there was a rechallenge and other causes
rechallenge and other causes ... failed to rule ... out other common causes ... #Pancreatitis #Causes ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... • Most common cause ... Diagnosis: • ... allergy - Switch to ... #differential #causes