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Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... include a: • Neurologic ... • Head and neck ... virus ○ Herpes zoster
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV-AIDS Patients
Cytomegalovirus (CMV): double-stranded DNA virus, herpesvirus family.
CMV infection: virus isolation or detection
of symptoms or signs ... 50 or less: • Neurologic ... Retinitis (Most common ... #differential # ... signs #symptoms
Shawl sign poikiloderma in Dermatomyositis

Poikiloderma in general is a common finding in older individuals with chronic
in general is a common ... symptoms helps differentiate ... Dermatomyositis #Dermatology ... #Clinical #Photo ... #Neck
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Herpesviruses (MCC: HSV ... • Varicella-zoster ... • Common clinical ... Acute meningeal signs ... #diagnosis #neurology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Lack of UMN/LMN signs ... sensory changes - Common ... #Diagnosis #neurology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Can occur with neck ... symptoms most common ... signs or symptoms ... Vertigo #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Poikiloderma of Civatte (Photodamage Poikiloderma)

Poikiloderma in general is a common finding in older individuals with chronic
in general is a common ... along with other signs ... symptoms helps differentiate ... #Clinical #Photo ... #Neck
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
(FNHTR): Most common ... exposure can be faster ... infographic by Nick ... #Transfusion #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
associated with signs ... erosions • Herpes zoster ... Groin, axilla, neck ... #rash #differential ... #diagnosis #skin
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
(FNHTR): Most common ... exposure can be faster ... in 650,000 by Nick ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology