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Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial ... Meningitis Flexion ... hypertonic neck extensor ... Nuchal #Rigidity #Meningitis ... Clinical #Video #Peds
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Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial ... Meningitis Flexion ... hypertonic neck extensor ... Nuchal #Rigidity #Meningitis ... Clinical #Video #Peds
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Key Pathogens to Consider in Asplenia
 - Encapsulated bacteria
    • S. pneumoniae
- Encapsulated bacteria ... • Neisseria meningitidis ... Asplenia #Pathogens #microbiology ... #infections #differential
Asplenia and Infections - Important Pathogens:
 • Encapsulated bacteria: Strep pneumo, Neissera meningitidis, Capnocytophaga, H.flu, Bordetella
• Encapsulated bacteria ... pneumo, Neissera meningitidis ... Infections #Asplenia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Microbiology
Fever Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Continuous Fever:
Temp > 38°C with only 1 degree fluctuation in 24
Fever Patterns - Differential ... meningitis Remittent ... • Tuberculous meningitis ... Brucellosis • Liver ... Fever #Patterns #Differential
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... deficiency • Liver ... - Neisseria meningitidis ... gangrenosum • Bacterial ... Vasculopathy #Purpura #Differential
Elevated Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

LDH is a cytoplasmic enzyme present in tissues throughout
Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Differential ... RBCs, muscle, liver ... Disorders: • Bacterial ... meningitis • ... Dehydrogenase #Elevated #differential
Pyogenic liver abscess in children
Common bacterial causes in children:
 • S.aureus
 • Strep spp
 • Enteric
Pyogenic liver abscess ... children Common bacterial ... infection: • Direct extension ... pediatrics #children #peds ... #differential #
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
fires, heating pads ... back of hands, extensor ... of the pustular material ... comparison #table #differential