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

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... • Common clinical ... • Conjunctival suffusion ... rav7ks #CNS #Infections ... #differential #
Cullen's sign. Lipase 1,781. Bruising in the skin around the umbilicus. This sign is named after
This sign is named ... Clinical Significance ... Diagnosis and Context ... #cullensign #em ... #peritonitis #IM
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
diagnosis but rather ... causing hypovolemia needing ... #diagnosis #differential ... treatment #table #foamed ... #heartfailure #chf
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
massiliense in CF ... bloodstream - seeding ... Pulmonary Disease: Clinical ... Lung Disease: • Clinical ... #differential #
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
that are poorly formed ... unusual bruising or bleeding ... are caused by bleeding ... blood count with differential ... Myelodysplastic #Syndromes #diagnosis
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
invasive procedures/ bleeding ... from injuries and infections ... the Journal of Clinical ... pathophysiology #differential ... #diagnosis