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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 ... differential #diagnosis #morphology ... 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 fungal infections: Morphology, Risk Factors, Disease Characteristics, Diagnostic Tools, First-Line Treatment
Aspergillus, Mucorales, P. Jiroveci, Cryptococcus,
fungal infections: Morphology ... Diagnostic Tools, First-Line ... Treatment Aspergillus ... InfectousDiseases #Diagnosis #Management
Candidemia Workup and Management - IDSA Guidelines
1) Antibiotics
 • Empiric: Echinocandins (e.g. micafungin) for most patients
Candidemia Workup and Management ... Echinocandins (e.g ... IDSA #Guidelines #Management ... #candida #candidiasis ... #treatment #fungal
Tongue Pathology 

Geographic tongue, fissured tongue, and hairy tongue are the most common tongue problems and
do not require treatment ... associated with a candidal ... benign lesions (e.g ... has responded to treatment ... examination of tongue morphology
Invasive Candidiasis (IC)

Diagnosis:
Culture:
 • Gold standard, but Slow (~2-3 days), 50% sensitivity
 • Blood Sample
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therapy First Line ... Targeted Treatment ... Additional management ... #candida #auris ... #treatment
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Management of Hyponatremia ... Hypertonic Saline ... give specific treatment ... #Hyponatremia #Management ... #algorithm #treatment
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... potassium and ECG ... resulting in bizarre morphology ... , "Sine wave" pattems ... #algorithm #treatment
BRASH Syndrome

B - Bradycardia
R - Renal failure
A - AV nodal blockade
S - Shock
H - Hyperkalemia

Typical ECG
Hyperkalemia Typical ECG ... hyperkalemia) BRASH Treatment ... • Aggressive treatment ... fluids" > normal saline ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Anaphylaxis: Treatments (Acute)
Additional Info:
 • IV steroids may be considered for prevention of late phase reactions.
Anaphylaxis: Treatments ... Treatment: • ... Epinephrine (1st line ... treatment) 1:1000 ... #Management #pathophysiology