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Fever and Rash - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 • Viral: Measles, Infectious Mono (EBV, CMV), Acute HIV,
Fever and Rash - ... Differential Diagnosis ... Infectious Mono (EBV ... Erythema Multiforme, DRESS ... Diagnosis #dermatology
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
GPA causes disease ... Maculopapular rash ... reticularis Differential ... • Goodpasture syndrome ... #dermatology #rash
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Systemic Symptoms (DRESS ... extensive skin rash ... Edema in 70% of cases ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... #Syndrome #dermatology
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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changes (POEMS syndrome ... acute HIV, HBV, EBV ... gastric tumors • Hematology ... #ProteinGap #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... tract, and often causes ... glomerulonephritis) • Anti-GBM ... mucositis - Rash ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... , mucositis • Rash ... MPO > PR3 60/ GPA ... tract, and often causes ... pain and GN Anti-GBM