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Capnocytophaga
Pathogen: Capnocytophaga
 • 9 species, C. canimorsus responsible for the majority of infections
 • Gram-negative rod,
Corticosteroids, alcohol ... • Cellulitis: Fever ... microbiology #zoonotic #infectiousdiseases ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... ” an infant with ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Febrile #Infant
The Febrile Infant Step-by-Step Algorithm
This is an algorithm developed by European emergency physicians to identify low-risk
to identify low-risk ... empiric antibiotic treatment ... Diagnosis #EBM #Management ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... Stratification #Fever
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) - ICU OnePager

Scoring Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS):
 • PAWSS
 • CIWA-Ar
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3% - High risk ... hallucinations, with intact ... instability (low grade fever ... diaphoresis) Treatment ... #management #etoh
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
Diagnosis and Management ... Bone Groups at risk ... eating habits • Infants ... , persons with alcohol ... vasculitis Treatment