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Algorithm for Diagnosis of the Vesiculobullous Rash

Febrile, Diffuse Distribution:
 - Varicella,  Smallpox,  Disseminated, Gonococcal,
Vesiculobullous Rash ... Fasciitis, Hand Foot ... & Mouth Disease ... Contact Dermatitis, Herpes ... Zoster, Dyshidrotic
Vesiculobullous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 
Vesiculobullous rashes provoke significant angst
in many physicians (Figure 5, page
disseminated gonococcal disease ... fasciitis and hand-foot-and-mouth ... disease present ... contact dermatitis, herpes ... zoster, dyshidrotic
Gangrene of the Toes: Patient with peripheral vascular disease that has lead to infarct of several
toes
peripheral vascular disease ... shows normal left foot ... for comparison. ... Images #Clinical #Photo ... #UCSDH
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
gulf of Mexico Oyster ... Hippocrates in 5 BC as foot ... chronic liver disease ... University Infectious Diseases ... legs #clinical #photo
Morton's Neuroma: Painful swelling of the nerves that run between the metatarsals. Pain is usually 
intense,
swelling of the nerves ... MT region, most cases ... Images #Clinical #Photo ... Mortons #Neuroma #Foot ... #Metatarsal #UCSDH
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Infections: - Herpes ... zoster, West Nile ... virus - Herpes ... MCTD - Bechet disease ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Infections in HIV-AIDS
Pre-Exposure Prevention of VZV
of varicella or herpes ... confirmation of disease ... vaccination results in disease ... Uncomplicated Cases ... Prevention #Treatment #management