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Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... Breath test for ... #Workup #Management ... #Algorithm #Transplant
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Iron Deficiency Anemia ... disease with serology ... Non-invasive testing ... change medical management ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation #workup
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Irritable bowel syndrome ... Systemic disease ... #management #algorithm ... #workup #diagnosis
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Pancytopenia - Workup ... HLH syndrome 5. ... Eating disorders ... Acquired Aplastic Anemia ... Metastatic Disease
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Pancytopenia - Workup ... HLH syndrome 5 ... Eating disorders ... Acquired Aplastic Anemia ... Metastatic Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... Diagnosis and Workup ... strategy with minimal testing ... cultures, but test ... • If Diarrhea:
Penicillin Allergy Pathway for Antibiotic Prescription in Patients With Penicillin Allergy
Mild Reaction - Itching, Minor rash
cephalosporin by Test ... carbapenems by Test ... , Hemolytic anemia ... #Prescription #algorithm ... #management
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... and pernicious anemia ... disorders • Testing ... diazepam • EMG testing ... antibody that works
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm
IgA TTG has high sensitivity and specificity of ~ 98% and is
Celiac Disease - ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... and Williams’ syndromes ... pts need further testing ... gastroenterology #workup
Fever After International Travel

Infectious Disease:
• Endemic in either the destination or home region

Viral Syndromes:
Arboviral infections, a
region Viral Syndromes ... No hemolytic anemia ... mosquito bite Diarrhea ... polymerase-chain-reaction (PCR) testing ... and possibly PCR testing