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Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Fever of Unknown Origin ... FUO) - Further Workup ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... Test for the respective ... fungal pathogens
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... range of enteric pathogens ... Breath test for ... #Diarrhea #Workup
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... antibody (ANA) test ... but lower sensitivity ... : HIV test, a rubella ... Arthritis #laboratory #workup
Solid Organ Transplant - Diarrhea - Diagnostic and Workup Algorithm
1st Tier Microbiologic Testing: CDiff (stool), CMV
Solid Organ Transplant ... Diagnostic and Workup ... Algorithm 1st Tier ... for bacterial pathogens ... stool), Breath test
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... of Unknown Origin ... blood cultures • HIV ... • Additional tests ... Fever #Unknown #Origin
HIV PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) - Truvada 

HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is available in the form of
single once-daily tablet ... running monitoring tests ... These tests include ... & pregnancy tests ... PrEP actually works
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Shoulder, Elbow and Hip ... elbow fully as a test ... Affected hip and ... prone with the lower ... other end of the table
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
from a visceral organ ... present both at rest ... improves quickly with rest ... e.g., congenital hip ... rheumatology #approach #workup
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
FABER (Patrick's) Test ... Patrick's or Faber Test ... the leg does not lower ... parallel to the exam table ... FABER #Patricks #Test
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
FABER (Patrick's) Test ... Patrick's or Faber Test ... the leg does not lower ... parallel to the exam table ... FABER #Patricks #Test