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Fasciola hepatica - Liver Fluke Life Cycle - Fascioliasis 
Ruminants are the typical definitive hosts.
1) Unembroynated
hepatica - Liver Fluke ... . 7) Immature flukes ... ducts. 8) Adult flukes ... LifeCycle #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... infectiousdiseases #cdc
Echinostomiasis - Echinostoma Life Cycle
1) Unembroynated eggs passed in feces
2) Embryonated eggs in water
3) Miracidia hatch
LifeCycle #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... infectiousdiseases #cdc ... #parasite #fluke
Clonorchiasis - Clonorchis sinensis Life Cycle
1) Embryonated eggs passed in feces.
2) Eggs ingested by the snail
LifeCycle #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... infectiousdiseases #cdc ... #parasite #fluke
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Difficile Infection (CDI ... Perforation) Pathophysiology ... • KUB ↓↓Sens ... x 10d • 1st CDI ... IDSA 2021 CDI
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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decreased reflexes Pathophysiology ... - Detection of AFB ... intervention CMC
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
Pathophysiology: ... P May consider KUB ... pyelonephritis CMC
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
POCT Glucose • CBC ... Mg, P04, LFTs, alb ... Normal Saline 1000 cc ... management #treatment #algorithm
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... 1 Workup: • CBC ... ANA, anti-CCP Ab ... DrEricStrong #FUO #Algorithm