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Fever in Returning Traveler - ABCDE Mnemonic
A - Adventure - Where did the patient travel? 
B
Fever in Returning ... B - Body for syndrome ... exposures to onset of symptoms ... #Returning #Traveler ... #diagnosis #ABCs
Fever in Returning Travelers from Tropical Regions - Frequent Differential Diagnoses
Medical History:
 • Skin exposure to
Fever in Returning ... Frequent Differential Diagnoses ... Medical History ... , Lassa fever, acute ... #Returning #Traveler
Fever in the Returning International Traveler
Investigations after comprehensive physical examination including thorough skin examination: 
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Fever in the Returning ... tests based on history ... #Returning #Traveler ... #empiric #management ... #workup #diagnosis
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... and Management ... • Natural history ... : ACUTE, fever, ... #Management #Signs
NINDS Diagnostic Criteria for Guillain Barre Syndrome 
Features Required for Guillain-Barré Syndrome:
 • Progressive muscle weakness
Guillain Barre Syndrome ... , Mild sensory symptoms ... dysfunction, Absence of fever ... • History of hexacarbon ... abuse • Acute
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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papilledema • Horner syndrome ... , history of cancer ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... and signs (e.g., fever ... arteritis • Acute
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
and Management ... History of recent ... : • Fever, chills ... Purulent Arthritis Syndrome ... afebrile • Acute
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Dehydration • Symptoms ... - 80% have fever ... - ACS, AKI, acute ... #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
after history, ... potentially be an acute ... Red Flags: • Fever ... changes • Urinary symptoms ... • Family history
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... : • Common: fever ... : >3 symptoms, or ... Differentiation #Syndrome ... #management #hematology