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Lyme Disease Pearls

Epidemiology: Ixodes scapularis carrying borrelia 
have spread and are now found in 
growing areas
Lyme Disease Pearls ... Slovenia) Treatment ... : TREATMENT Shorter ... days) is fine Treating ... #Pearls #Map #Testing
Krabbe Disease 

Check out this interesting case of Krabbe disease, a rare genetic leukodystrophy. Diagnosis was
Krabbe Disease ... case of Krabbe disease ... confirmatory lab testing ... and expedite treatment ... MarkMamloukMD #Krabbe #Disease
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
and Bloating - Treatment ... Intolerance • Celiac Disease ... Diagnostics and Testing ... Treatment Algorithm ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Treatment
Driving Impairment in Cirrhosis and Hepatic Encephalopathy 
 - Advise patients not to drive ~3 months
or optimize HE treatment ... medications - Optimize treatment ... of comorbid diseases ... authorities for formal testing
Invasive Candidiasis (IC)

Diagnosis:
Culture:
 • Gold standard, but Slow (~2-3 days), 50% sensitivity
 • Blood Sample
 •
susceptibility testing ... Line Targeted Treatment ... • Infectious Diseases ... candida #auris #treatment
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ... cough GERD: Testing ... weeks GERD - Testing ... EGD Impedance testing ... Gastroesophageal #Reflux #Disease
Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease

Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies
 - Most reliable noninvasive test
Tests for Celiac Disease ... patients with celiac disease ... value for celiac disease ... Reflects response to treatment ... #Testing #Laboratory
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
age, however the disease ... Diagnosis via genetic testing ... • Bicytopenia Treatment ... Supportive measures and treating ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) Infection - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook
Presentation: Dyspepsia / Peptic Ulcer
/ Peptic Ulcer Disease ... Ag, Urea Breath Testing ... hold 2w before testing ... Diagnosis #Management #Treatment
Pulmonary Histoplasmosis
Quick Facts on Histoplasma capsulatum:
 • Dimorphic fungi, in yeast phase within the body
 •
endemic fungal disease ... Urine, Antigen testing ... Serology, PCR Treatment ... • Severe disease ... diagnosis #management #treatment