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Antibiotic classification refers to the categorization of antibiotics based on their chemical structure, mechanism of action,
Antibiotic classification ... treat bacterial infections ... Imagine treatments ... #Antibiotics #pharmacology ... #classification
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
- Differential Diagnosis ... Inflammation, Chronic Infection ... (>100 fL) • B12 ... #Anemia #MCV #Classification ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Acute Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis Framework
1)  Diagnostic studies only for dysentery, severe disease, >7 days
2)
- Differential Diagnosis ... Framework 1) Diagnostic ... dysentery, severe disease ... culture 3) Empiric antibiotics ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
 • COPD Definition
 • Role of PFTs
 • COPD Classification and
PFTs • COPD Classification ... risk in the last 12 ... exacerbations requiring antibiotics ... #COPD #diagnosis ... management #GOLD2022 #treatment
Classification of Gastritis
Non-atrophic: Helicobacter pylori
Atrophic
 • Autoimmune: Autoimmunity
 • Multifocal atrophic: H. pylori, environmental insults
Special forms
Classification of ... Gluten (coeliac disease ... , drugs • Non-infectious ... granulomatous: Crohn's disease ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
polymicrobial infection ... Management: • Antibiotics ... Switch to oral antibiotics ... hemorrhage • Treatment ... treatment until
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
 •
- Diagnosis Algorithm ... unresponsive to treatment ... NSAlDs, ARBs) • Infection ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Classification of Diabetes Insipidus

Central or neurogenic diabetes insipidus:
 - Congenital - Structural malformations affecting the hypothalamus
Classification of ... or metastases, Infection ... Treatment is aimed ... Diabetes #Insipidus #Classification ... Types #Nephrology #Diagnosis
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) Clinical Guidelines

ACLF = possibly reversible condition in those with CLD (± cirrhosis)
months without treatment ... underlying liver disease ... Coagulation Failure Infections ... Cirrhosis #Hepatology #gastroenterology ... #management #diagnosis
Hansen's Disease (Leprosy)
 • Transmission - not completely understood, ?nasal droplets
 • Symptoms appear ~5 years
and numerous AFB Treatment ... 600mg daily x 12 ... x 24 m BIDMC Infectious ... #Leprosy #diagnosis ... #management #treatment