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Pathogens in Pneumonia

Here is a quick review of the pathogens causing pneumonia (useful for enumerating differentials
for enumerating differentials ... your grand rounds/cases ... influenzae (COPD. smoking ... Pathogens #Pneumonia #Differential ... #Microbiology #Causes
Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Causes of Polycythemia ... Erythrocytosis) - Differential ... determination, Smoking ... Breath, Cough, Smoking ... Erythrocytosis #Differential
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Lipid Profiles - Differential ... - Secondary Causes ... HDL - Genetic Causes ... Lifestyle • Smoking ... LipidProfiles #Differential
Causes of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Environmental:
 • Toxin (organic solvents, mercury, lead)
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Causes of Recurrent ... Pregnancy Loss - Differential ... mercury, lead) • Smoking ... Spontaneous #Abortion #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
The infant with tachypnea or wheeze - Clinical Conditions to Consider
 - Bronchiolitis 
 - Pneumonia
preterm and maternal smoking ... foreign body — choking ... disorder - Other causes ... Tachypnea #Wheeze #Differential
Weight Gain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Intake
 • Dietary
 • Social/Behavioural
 • Iatrogenic
Decreased Expenditure
 • Sedentary
Weight Gain - Differential ... Lifestyle • Smoking ... Hypogonadism Other Causes ... #WeightGain #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Acute Pharyngitis: Differential Diagnosis
Infectious:
 • Respiratory viruses (25-45%)
 • Group A Strep (5-15%)
 • Other bacteria:
Acute Pharyngitis: Differential ... sinusitis • GERD • Smoking ... #Pharyngitis #Differential ... #Diagnosis #causes
Weight Gain / Obesity  - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Expenditure:
 • Sedentary Lifestyle
 • Smoking Cessation
Gain / Obesity - Differential ... Lifestyle • Smoking ... WeightGain #Obesity #Differential ... endocrinology #causes
Causes of Intrauterine Growth Restriction / Small for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Fetal Factors:
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Causes of Intrauterine ... Gestational Age - Differential ... Malnutrition • Smoking ... GrowthRestriction #Pregnancy #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
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- Polycythemia Differential ... Polycythemia - Acquired Causes ... pulmonary disease, Smoking ... Polycythemia #Vera #PV #Differential