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Rigors And Bacteremia - Overview

• Rigors are a response to the release of cytokines and prostaglandins
Rigors And Bacteremia ... to a pathogen (e.g ... ., bacteria) ... ): • Shaking chills ... in identifying bacteremia
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
38 degrees • Chills ... Pathogens: • Aerobic Bacteria ... • Anaerobic Bacteria ... • Vasculitis (e.g
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Generalized: • Chills ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... • Persistent bacteremia
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Generalized: Chills ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... • Persistent bacteremia