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Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Unknown Origin (FUO ... Refer to your ‘Fever ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... Test for the respective ... udaygulati #FUO
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test downward eye ... Test if patient ... vs hypertonia (spasticity ... document response (tests ... asymmetry Extra Tests
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... specific trep. tests ... first step in the algorithm ... trep antibody) Reflex ... Syphilis #Reverse #Algorithm
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Hyperreflexia - Muscle spasticity ... Sensory ataxia or spasticity ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes ... Hyperreflexia • Spasticity ... differential #algorithm
Strabismus - Ocular Misalignment - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Phoria:
 • Latent deviation
 • Symmetrical corneal light reflex,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... corneal light reflex ... Negative cover test ... Asymmetrical light reflex ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... shows how pre-test ... acyclovir: This algorithm ... ) and negative Reller ... with a low pre-test
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Flaccidity -> Spasticity ... - Reflexes: decreased ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... Herpes zoster, West
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... Unknown Origin (FUO ... • Additional tests ... DrEricStrong #FUO ... #Algorithm #Fever
Autoimmune Hepatitis - Testing Algorithm
Individual Tests:
 • F-Actin (Smooth Muscle) Antibody, IgG by ELISA with Reflex
Hepatitis - Testing Algorithm ... Individual Tests ... by ELISA with Reflex ... Autoimmune #Hepatitis #Algorithm
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Unknown Origin (FUO ... ) Diagnostic Algorithm ... tuberculosis skin test ... Unknown #Origin #FUO ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm