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Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC ... , an algorithmic ... /purpura with fever ... /purpura with fever ... While all patients
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Red Flags: • Fever ... deficiency Work ... Fecal occult blood test ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Platelet Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup ... History of bleeding (petechiae ... K), H. pylori test ... not required in all
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - Diagnostic ... : - Catch-all term ... erythroderma, petechiae ... instability - New-onset fever ... #Differential #
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... for Workup of Fever ... cryoglobulin, serum ACE ... • Additional tests ... #diagnosis
Fever in the Returning International Traveler
Investigations after comprehensive physical examination including thorough skin examination: 
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supplementary tests ... hours; AND 4) All ... other cultures and tests ... empiric #management #workup ... #diagnosis #differential