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Morphology and Descriptions of Fungal Infections with Hyphae or Pseudohyphae in Tissues
Yeasts with Pseudohyphae: 
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Morphology and Descriptions ... Consistent with Candida ... sometimes have this morphology ... septae #septations #pathology ... #atlas
Morphology and Descriptions of Endemic Fungal Infections with Yeasts in Tissues
Broad-based budding yeasts:
 • Description: Broad-based
Morphology and Descriptions ... which are larger Morphology ... sometimes have this morphology ... differential #diagnosis #morphology ... #pathology #atlas
Invasive Candidiasis (IC)

Diagnosis:
Culture:
 • Gold standard, but Slow (~2-3 days), 50% sensitivity
 • Blood Sample
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Invasive Candidiasis ... therapy First Line ... Targeted Treatment ... #candida #auris ... #treatment
Candidemia Workup and Management - IDSA Guidelines
1) Antibiotics
 • Empiric: Echinocandins (e.g. micafungin) for most patients
Candidemia Workup and Management ... - IDSA Guidelines ... Echinocandins (e.g ... #Management #candida ... #candidiasis #treatment
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
amyotrophy with the pathologic ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... at least two or ... diagnosis column Treatment ... neurology #diagnosis #management
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
Parvovirus B19 • Candida ... Calmette-Guérin (BCG ... meningitis • Guidelines ... be delayed at least ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Pulmonary Histoplasmosis
Quick Facts on Histoplasma capsulatum:
 • Dimorphic fungi, in yeast phase within the body
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Dimorphic fungi, in yeast ... echinocandins (e.g ... Itraconazole first line ... respiratory failure (guidelines ... capsulatum #diagnosis #management