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Fever and Rash - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 • Viral: Measles, Infectious Mono (EBV, CMV), Acute HIV,
Fever and Rash - ... Zoster, Coxsackie (hand ... , Disseminated HSV ... Meningococcal meningitis, Secondary ... Noninfectious: SJS/TEN, Erythema
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
known as rat bite fever ... or Haverhill fever ... on the back of hands ... (HSV + Mycoplasma ... #differential #diagnosis
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Rash Secondary ... ) ▪ Malaise, fever ... the palms of the hands ... #Rash #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Photo
MR SMITH Mnemonic for Causes of Rashes on Palms and Soles

M - Meningococcemia
R - Rickettsia, Rat
SMITH Mnemonic for Causes ... Rickettsia, Rat bite fever ... S - Syphilis (Secondary ... Chikungunya, Zika) H - Hand ... #Mnemonic #Rash
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Eczematous Skin Rash ... Secondary to venous ... tapioca-like vesicles on hands ... Well-demarcated erythema ... #Algorithm #causes
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... Herpesviruses (MCC: HSV ... 1): • Herpes ... • Headache • Fever ... Maculopapular rash
HSV Herpetic Whitlow Infection of the Finger
20 F presents with painful finger, treated w/ oral cephalexin
Diagnosis? ... oral or genital herpes ... virus into the hand ... onset of edema, erythema ... Fever and lymphadenopathy
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
pleural effusions, CNS ... contagiosum • Herpes ... Fever, chills, lack ... Barr Virus • Herpes ... : encephalitis secondary
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... HTN • Check: HBV ... , mucositis • Rash ... often causes arthritis ... chorioretinitis, CNS