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Algorithm for Diagnosis of the Petechial / Purpuric Rash

Febrile/Toxic, Palpable: 
 - Meningococcaemia, Disseminated Gonococcal Infection,
/ Purpuric Rash ... Disseminated Gonococcal Infection ... Endocarditis, Henoch-SchönIein ... #Purpura #Rash ... #Dermatology #Skin
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Trauma - Infection ... Disseminated gonococcal infection ... RMSF - Henoch Schonlein ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Petechiae #Rash
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
Findings: • Petechiae ... , Palpable purpura ... Maculopapular rash ... • Palpable purpura ... EGPA • Henoch-Schönlein
Rickettsialpox Eschar

40 homeless male from NY admitted with fever, chills, headache, myalgias. Diagnosis?
Rickettsialpox R akari classic
Palpable draining ... Dx: serology; pcr ... vesicle swabs; other infections ... Indiana University Infectious ... rakari #clinical #photo