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Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
Vulnificus skin infection ... rapidly evolving rash ... marine microbiota & causes ... immunosuppressive meds ... dermatology #legs #clinical
Plain radiography of the abdomen revealed calcification of both adrenal glands. A homozygous mutation in LIPA
calcification of both adrenal ... acid lipase is critical ... and gut, which causes ... #clincial #peds ... #infant #NEJM #
Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
Echinococcal Cysts ... revealed a large cyst ... Hydatid disease is caused ... definitive host; the infection ... #clinical #NEJM
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
Syphilis - Clinical ... responsible for most cases ... loss • Skin: Rash ... ; Alopecia • Renal ... hypertension and acute renal
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis ... Over the years: rash ... dermatophytes cause ... Indiana University Infectious ... Variety #type #clinical
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death Common Clinical ... depressed) • Renal ... Inflammatory: infectious ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... #differential #causes
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, Infection ... Diagnosis: • Infection ... the underlying cause ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... until cause identified
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death Common Clinical ... depressed) • Renal ... Inflammatory: infectious ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... #differential #causes
Vertebral Hydatidosis- Physical examination revealed impaired sensation in both legs and weak foot flexion. Laboratory tests
dogs and other pets ... Infection can cause ... cystic lesions ... #clinical #radiology ... #MRI #NEJM #vertebral
Capnocytophaga
GNR with long fusiform shape.  Fastidious facultative anaerobe that grows slowly and needs enriched agar
C.
= most common cause ... cats) Classic clinical ... shock with fever, rash ... , hypotension, renal ... Capnocytophaga #Infection