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Causes of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplasm:
• NHL
• Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Leukemia
• Solid
of Unknown Origin ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... PE Bacterial - Organ ... Infection: • HIV ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Acute Onset Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Viral:
 • Rhinovirus
 • Influenza Virus
 • Parainfluenza
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Coronavirus • HIV ... Septic Shock Acute Organ ... Abdominal • Pelvic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Fever of Unknown ... Origin (FUO) - ... Refer to your ‘Fever ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... Test for the respective
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Shoulder, Elbow and Hip ... counterforce and as a lever ... elbow fully as a test ... Affected hip and ... by holding the pelvis
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... for Workup of Fever ... of Unknown Origin ... blood cultures • HIV ... • Additional tests
Tuberculosis Overview

10 million new M. tuberculosis infections/year
Facultative intracellular rod-shaped bacteria
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) accounts for 4.6% of
Active TB: • HIV ... involvement • Other organ ... Active TB: • Fever ... Can involve any organ ... Tuberculin skin test
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Red Flags: • Fever ... ITP - APLS - HIT ... Fecal occult blood test ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Tuberculosis Overview

10 million new M. tuberculosis infections/year
Facultative intracellular rod-shaped bacteria
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) accounts for 4.6% of
Active TB: • HIV ... involvement • Other organ ... Active TB: • Fever ... Can involve any organ ... Tuberculin skin test
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Fever of Unknown ... Algorithm STEP ... TSH, RF, ANA, HIV ... tuberculosis skin test ... chest and abdomen/pelvis
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
adults in the west ... Agent Orange or Hep ... Lymphadenopathy • Fevers ... infiltrate any organ