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C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Perforation) Pathophysiology ... Epidemiology: • #1 ... Bezlotoxumab 10 mg/kg IV ... x 1 - Adjunct Tx ... management #treatment #infectiousdiseases
Dermatomyositis (DM) and Polymyositis (PM): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Elevated Antinuclear Antibodies: Anti-Jo-1, Anti-OJ, Anti-Mi2, Anti-SRP, Anti-EJ,
Antibodies: Anti-Jo-1, ... Demographics: - F:M, 2:1 ... Polymyositis #PM #Diagnosis ... #Pathophysiology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Neurosyphilis - Treponema pallidum - Diagnosis Algorithm
Lumbar Puncture Indications:
 • Neuro / Ocular symptoms
 • HIV
Algorithm Lumbar ... Neuro / Ocular symptoms ... • HIV (esp low ... CD4 count) • ... Syphilis LP Triad: 1)
Persistence of clinically relevant viruses on dry inanimate surfaces

Most common viruses persist on surfaces for days
SARS (since their genetic ... virus > 7 days HIV ... Parvovirus > 1 ... viruses #surfaces #infectiousdiseases ... #diagnosis #table
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... : 1. ... : • CBC - Leukocytosis ... antibiotics once stable ... shows a small, stable
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
mucogenicum • HIV ... patients such as: 1. ... Advanced HIV (CD4 ... • Clinical (Symptoms ... #infectiousdiseases
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Algorithm STEP ... 1 Perform a comprehensive ... TSH, RF, ANA, HIV ... -1/2 serology, hepatitis ... #Algorithm #infectiousdiseases