Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 β€’ Temperature 37.8 C   β€’ Rigors
catheter-related bloodstream infection ... of metastatic infection ... of metastatic infection ... of metastatic infection ... #CRBSI #diagnosis
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 β€’ Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Testing Algorithm ... drug reaction, infection ... Strongyloides infection ... glucocorticoid treatment ... #diagnosis #hematology
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 β€’ Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
 β€’
Cause: Bacterial infection ... , swelling β€’ Treatment ... Warm compresses, antibiotic ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... Stye #Chalazion #Comparison
β€œStep by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... serious bacterial infections ... components of the algorithm ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... #LP #Antibiotics
Algorithm for the Evaluation of CARP Pouchitis and Pouch Disorders - Recurrent Pouchitis on Pouchoscopy &
Algorithm for the ... CARP = Chronic Antibiotic ... β€’ Medication, Infectious ... Dyssynergic Defecation Algorithm ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Sepsis - Diagnosis and Management
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
SEPTIC SHOCK
Sepsis - Diagnosis ... host response to infection ... recognition and treatment ... broad spectrum antibiotics ... EmmGeezee #Sepsis #Criteria
Refractory Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Causes:
 β€’ Antibiotic resistance (i.e. prior antibiotic exposure to levofloxacin)
 β€’ Non-adherence (i.e.
Helicobacter Pylori Infection ... leads to more treatment ... Helicobacter #Pylori #Infection ... #HPylori #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
Without treatment ... to asymptomatic infection ... but do not meet criteria ... Comprehensive Review ... of Infectious Diseases