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Pruritus - Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Macules / Papules / Plaques:
 • Xerosis (dry
Pruritus - Primary ... Vesicles/Bullae: • Varicella ... zoster (chickenpox ... #dermatology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Causes == Primary ... Vesicles/Bullae: • Varicella ... zoster (chickenpox ... #generalized #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Management Algorithm ... Consult GI ± EGD Causes ... Ulcer Disease • Variceal ... Differential #Diagnosis #management ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Infections in HIV-AIDS
Pre-Exposure Prevention of VZV
Prevention of VZV Primary ... Infections Primary ... (Chickenpox) Uncomplicated ... Cases - Preferred ... Prevention #Treatment #management
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Acute Esophageal Variceal ... bleed (given empirically ... from the ulcer caused ... Bleeding #varices #management ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology