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CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... Enteroviruses (e.g ... Acute meningeal signs ... or urine culture ... rav7ks #CNS #Infections
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis ... , oral cavity) Caused ... susceptibility to infections ... ↑ 24-hour urine ... #signs #symptoms
Emergent Causes of Headache and Associated Risk Factors
Carbon monoxide poisoning
 - Breathing in enclosed or confined
Emergent Causes ... , furnaces) Meningitis ... of sinus or ear infection ... headache #redflags #signs ... differential #emergency #diagnosis
Cryptococcal meningitis on T2 MRI
30 M from sub-Saharan Africa presents w/ progressive Headache x1 mo, +neck
Diagnosis? ... organism (soap bubble sign ... Nausea & vomiting ... of K+ & Mg in urine ... #clinical #radiology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... purpura: Strong sign ... Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF ... oligoclonal bands • MRI ... tract, and often causes
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
status and low urine ... Signs of congestion ... the determined cause ... algorithm #management #cardiology ... #heartfailure #chf