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Non-HCV infectious mixed cryoglobulinemia vasculitis - Diagnosis, causes and management - French Vasculitis Study Group

< 5%
Non-HCV infectious ... cryoglobulinemia vasculitis Clinical ... neuropathy Treatment ... relapsing patients are frequently ... agents are frequently
IDSA - Paradise Criteria for Tonsillectomy
Minimum frequency of sore throat episodes:
 • Seven or more episodes
Tonsillectomy Minimum frequency ... streptococcus Treatment ... episodes of throat infection ... with patterns of frequency ... Tonsillectomy #peds
Clinical Manifestations of Human Herpes Viruses (HHV)

Herpes simplex virus 1	HSV-1	Frequently subclinical (80-90%) Oral lesions (10-20%) congenital
Clinical Manifestations ... virus 1 HSV-1 Frequently ... 20%) congenital infection ... virus 2 HSV-2 Frequently ... Diagnosis #Comparison #Table
How to use C-reactive protein (CRP)- Review https://ep.bmj.com/content/early/2018/07/19/archdischild-2018-315079

 - An CRP alone cannot be used to
serious bacterial infection ... As with any infection ... biomarker the clinical ... guide intial treatment ... VisualAbstract #Review #Peds
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
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Cause: Bacterial infection ... , swelling • Treatment ... painless lump • Treatment ... eyedrops, surgery #Clinical ... Chalazion #Comparison #Table
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
Drugs Used for the Treatment ... of COVID-19 Infection ... HCQ treatment would ... highlighted circle= clinical ... #Pharmacology #Table
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
: Overwhelming clinical ... presentation, and most frequently ... can mimic common infections ... • Bicytopenia Treatment ... : • Infection
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
Pathophysiology: HIV frequently ... early stages of infection ... Clinical Presentation ... : The clinical ... Treatment: • HAART
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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CNS Infection in ... Opportunistic Infections ... should be based on clinical ... Antimicrobial treatment ... with IRIS - Frequently
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Clinical Picture ... Diagnosis - Clinical ... Clinical DX: - ... precipitated by: Drugs, infection ... immunosuppressants - Meds