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 ... : IBD, Ischemia, ... , Medications, Diabetes ... #causes #gastroenterology
IBD Mimics Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
IBD Mimics Infectious ... Always RULE OUT infection ... Non-specific mucosal changes ... #differential #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Stool Cultures - Indications in Diarrhea Patient Categories to Order Stool Cultures On: • Persisting 1 week
Stool Cultures - Indications ... immunocompromised, IBD ... outbreak) Few infectious ... Stool #Cultures #Indications ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Acute Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis Framework 1) Diagnostic studies only for dysentery, severe disease, >7 days 2)
- Differential Diagnosis ... Framework 1) Diagnostic ... culture 3) Empiric antibiotics ... : Medications, Acute ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
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
CAPD-associated peritonitis (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis) - 5 Things To Know Diagnosis (Two of the following): (1) Clinical
Things To Know Diagnosis ... Microbiology: • ... diverticulitis) Treatment ... Conncomitant catheter infection ... • Prophylactic antibiotics
Esophageal Necrosis Etiology: - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events - Associated
broad spectrum antibiotic ... use, infections ... third of esophagus Treatment ... : - Treatment of ... #management #gastroenterology
Refractory Helicobacter Pylori Infection Causes: • Antibiotic resistance (i.e. prior antibiotic exposure to levofloxacin) • Non-adherence (i.e.
Helicobacter Pylori Infection ... Causes: • Antibiotic ... leads to more treatment ... #HPylori #diagnosis ... management #algorithm #gastroenterology
Complications after Bariatric Surgery Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure: • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery • More
nutrients • TPN for treatment ... complication rate (i.e. infections ... (N/V bloating, abd ... excluded limb • Treatment ... #diagnosis #differential
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