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Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson ... (Positive) for Achilles ... this positive Simmonds-Thompson ... indicating an Achilles ... #Thompson #Test
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Normal Simmonds-Thompson ... (Negative) for Achilles ... In this normal Simmonds-Thompson ... #Thompson #Test ... Normal #Negative #Achilles
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
Achilles Tendon ... pre-determined etiology Signs ... gastrocnemius (+ Thompson ... TendonRupture #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Reactive Arthritis
 • Inflammation of joints (commonly large joints)
    - Asymmetric Oligoarthritis: Joint
Enthesitis: Commonly Achilles ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Ankylosing Spondylitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical findings
 • Pain in lumbar area and gluteal region: (Dull, insidious
prominently in Achilles ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Anaplasma Infection - Anaplasma phagocytophilum
Pathophysiology: 
 • Obligate, intracellular bacteria
 • Transmitted via blacklegged tick —
within morulae Signs ... myalgias, shaking chills ... Anaplasma #Infection #diagnosis
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
compromise Clinical Signs ... may have fever/chills ... be present or signs ... pneumoniae, proteus Diagnosis ... is needed for diagnosis
Community Acquired Pneumonia - Presenting Features
 • History in favor of CAP: Dyspnea, Cough, particularly if
productive, Fever, chills ... Acquired #Pneumonia #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
- Differential Diagnosis ... • CT: Halo sign ... you have HIV), Chills ... sputum, sweats, chills ... #differential #diagnosis
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Fevers and/or chills ... Nasal polyps and signs ... parenchyma Diagnosis ... #differential #diagnosis