Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Chronic Diarrhea Differential Diagnosis • Inflammatory, Infectious: Recurrent C. diff, Giardiasis • Inflammatory, Non-infectious: IBD, Ischemia,
Diarrhea Differential Diagnosis ... Inflammatory, Infectious ... Inflammatory, Non-infectious ... : IBD, Ischemia, ... #causes #gastroenterology
Causes of Antibiotic Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework Diagnosis: • Non-Infectious: Malignant, Autoimmune, Drug-related (NMS, serotonin syndrome,
Causes of Antibiotic ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Framework Diagnosis ... Immunocompromise Treatment ... • Secondary to Treatment
IBD Mimics Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
IBD Mimics Infectious ... Non-specific mucosal changes ... lymphomas, others) #IBD ... #differential #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary Diagnosis: • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
IBS is NOT a diagnosis ... Treatment: • Global ... Rifaximin- up to 3 courses ... #Management #gastroenterology ... #treatment
Causes of Iron Deficiency • Inadequate Intake: Vegetarian/vegan diet, Malnutrition • Increased Body Needs: Infants/preschoolers, Pregnancy,
Causes of Iron Deficiency ... Pregnancy, EPO treatment ... Pylori • Hookworm infection ... Inflammatory Disease (IBD ... #differential #diagnosis
Stool Cultures - Indications in Diarrhea Patient Categories to Order Stool Cultures On: • Persisting 1 week
immunocompromised, IBD ... outbreak) Few infectious ... causes of acute ... #Indications #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Hantavirus Pathogen: Hantavirus - Rodents are the primary reservoir Transmission: • Shed in the urine, feces, saliva of
common route of infection ... +/- diarrhea Diagnosis ... • Autopsy PCR Treatment ... #management #treatment ... #microbiology #
Hordeolum vs Chalazion Hordeolum (Stye): • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle •
eyelash follicle • Cause ... : Bacterial infection ... upper lid • Cause ... Warm compresses, antibiotic ... #Clinical #Diagnosis
Spinal Epidural Abscess - Illness Script Epidemiology: - Patients at risk for bacteremia: IVDU, dental abscess, HD
Alcoholism, DM, HIV Microbiology ... weakness, sensory changes ... imaging as needed Treatment ... Surgical drainage - Antibiotics ... Epidural #Abscess #diagnosis
Chagas Disease (American trypanosomiasis) - Diagnosis and Management Summary Acute Chagas Disease (8-12 weeks): • Mild: Malaise,
Chagas Disease ( ... Summary Acute Chagas ... • Treatment: ... useful for chronic infection ... #Management #Microbiology
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