Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Protozoal causes of diarrhea in HIV
Others not included in the table: Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia Iamblia
Microsporidia
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Protozoal causes ... Antiretroviral therapy ... Washington University ID ... #causes #diarrhea ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 β€’ Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
β€’ Common Causes ... disorders of small intestine ... diarrhea related to IBD ... total body stores Evaluation ... consider other diagnosis
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Ova and Parasite evaluation ... Adjust IS medications ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... Empiric therapy ... #Transplant #diagnosis
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
β€’ Fever: hospitalized pts but
Adult Clinical Evaluation ... Cardiac: multiple case ... UCSF COVID-19 ID ... #Guide #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Protocol
Handlebar Traumatic Injury 
Young girl presents to you after low energy, helmeted bicycle accident. Her vitals
abd w/contrast ... in over 80% of cases ... Can have intestinal ... and/or delayed diagnosis ... consultation, evaluation
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