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C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Acute Diarrhea (>3 BM ... #1 nosocomial infection ... immunocompromised, IBD) • ↑Risk ... Lowest Risk: Tetracyclines ... infectiousdiseases #IDSA #gastroenterology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Direct microbial infection ... be ordered • Infectious ... for brain and/or optic ... Brucellosis - Dengue, EBV ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment
Cold Snare Polypectomy
When Should I Use Cold Snare Polypectomy?
 - Cold snare polypectomy should be used
Cold Snare Polypectomy ... due to increased risk ... non-dysplastic SSLs - SM injection ... of pCSP in the treatment ... #Polypectomy #gastroenterology
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Evidence for Treatment ... RR of bacterial infection ... without increased risk ... varices #management #ebm ... #evidence #gastroenterology