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Herpes Zoster Mandibularis - The lesions were scattered along the area that is innervated by the
Herpes Zoster Mandibularis ... A presumptive diagnosis ... of herpes zoster ... #Clinical #Photo ... #Rash #NEJM #Shingles
Myositis and Myopathies
Polymyositis 
 • Progressive, symmetric muscle weakness 
 • Elevated CK, +Anti-Jo, +Anti-Mi2
Dermatomyositis
muscle weakness, rash ... rimmed vacuoles HIV ... CK, Detectable HIV ... #differential #diagnosis ... #comparison #rheumatology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
- Clinical Presentation ... Infections: - Herpes ... zoster, West Nile ... virus - Herpes ... simplex virus, HIV
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

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

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Conjunctivitis, mucositis ... - Rash, arthritis ... • HBV HCV • ... #rheumatology #
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... muscle weakness • Nerves ... HTN • Check: HBV ... • Rash, arthritis ... #Rheumatology