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Myositis and Myopathies
Polymyositis 
 • Progressive, symmetric muscle weakness 
 • Elevated CK, +Anti-Jo, +Anti-Mi2
Dermatomyositis
muscle weakness, rash ... CK, Detectable HIV ... Myopathies #myopathy #differential ... #diagnosis #comparison ... #rheumatology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Herpesviruses (MCC: HSV ... 1): • Herpes ... • Varicella-zoster ... Maculopapular rash ... • Uveitis • Rash
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Diagnosis Framework ... mucositis - Rash ... pulses, bruis, or blood ... Large Vessel: Blood ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Reduced RBC • Washed ... exposure can be faster ... maculopapular rash ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Blood Transfusion ... exposure can be faster ... maculopapular rash ... #Transfusion #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
zoster - Dermatomal ... - Trunk - Red, blood-filled ... #dermatology #rash ... #differential # ... diagnosis #skin
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis Framework ... pulses, bruits, or blood ... HTN • Check: HBV ... , mucositis • Rash ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology