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Causes of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplasm:
• NHL
• Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Leukemia
• Solid
of Unknown Origin ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Osteomyelitis • Occult abscess ... malaria) • other parasites ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Acute Onset Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Viral:
 • Rhinovirus
 • Influenza Virus
 • Parainfluenza
of Acute Onset Fever ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... eg.malaria) • Other parasites ... Skin Infection Abscess ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... : • 80% have fever ... Diagnosis: • CBC ... Intervention: - Fevers ... Coccidioides • Parasite
Spinal Epidural Abscess - Classic triad (back pain + fever + neuro deficits) found in only
Spinal Epidural Abscess ... triad (back pain + fever ... 13% #Diagnosis #EM ... NSG #Epidural #Abscess ... #Algorithm #ALiEM
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
→Activation of CD8 ... • Clinical: fever ... salmonella, ...), Parasites ... deficiency, Drugs, Unknown
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... of Unknown Origin ... 1 Workup: • CBC ... DrEricStrong #FUO #Algorithm ... #Fever #Unknown
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
granulomatous nephritis, fevers ... osteomyelitis, cutaneous abscesses ... - Pneumonitis (fever ... Fever, chills, lack ... the patient has known
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... Assess functional ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Obtain EKG if: - Known
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Fever of Unknown ... FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm ... investigation STEP 3 Order CBC ... ofaa132/5828054 #Fever ... #Unknown #Origin