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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
Usually composed ... on the back of hands ... include: infections (HSV ... #differential #diagnosis ... #dermatology #compared
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
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
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
pus • Material composed ... Irregular pustules on hands ... Generalized itchy rash ... Pustules + Fever ... Secondary syphilis
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
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

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