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< 2 years of age, with initial upper RTI symptoms (e.g., low-grade fever, stuffy nose) followed by cough and possibly signs of respiratory distress (e.g., tachypnea, WHEEZING*, nasal flaring, intercostal retractions, cyanosis). Dx and main causal agent
Bronchiolitis
A lower respiratory tract infection (RTI) in which the bronchioles become inflamed, most commonly due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection.
Less common
Parainfluenza virus
Patches of velvety hyperpigmentation in intertriginous and nuchal areas are consistent with
acanthosis nigricans.
ojo que puede ser parte de PCOS
CA 19–9 is a tumor marker that is produced by numerous forms of cancer, including colon cancer. It is primarily used for__________
monitoring treatment response and detecting cancer recurrence. Not as screening
This patient has a history of diabetes mellitus and a swollen, erythematous, and tender knee associated with fever and leukocytosis, which is highly suggestive of ___
septic arthritis.
Describe this two cxfx
This patient has evidence of tabes dorsalis (____,_____ and _____) and Argyll Robertson pupil (_____), suggesting tertiary syphilis.
ataxia, lower extremity pain, impaired sensation in the lower extremities
impaired pupillary constriction
In addition to tabes dorsalis and Argyll Robertson pupil, patients with tertiary syphilis are at risk of developing
thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) from aortitis.
Cerebral artery septic embolism is almost exclusively seen in left-sided infective endocarditis, especially with _________infection, and can lead to the development of mycotic aneurysm.
S. aureus and Streptococcus bovis
Inflammatory polyarthritis can occur in patients with disseminated _____infection (_) or _____.
gonococcal (DGI)
reactive arthritis
Severe pain, fever, crepitus, darkened skin, and blisters around a deep, foul-smelling wound indicate ________________.
This is caused by this organism_____
gas gangrene, a rare subtype of necrotizing fasciitis.
Clostridium perfringens
___________ is a common cause of infection in animal bite wounds, especially those from cats.
Pasteurella multocida
________ is a pathogenic bacterium found in marine environments
V. vulnificus
Species of the Rhizopus and Mucor genera can cause ________.
It affects this population __________
mucormycosis, A rare, life-threatening fungal infection caused by molds of the order Mucorales. It affects immunocompromised patients and patients with diabetes,
The most common infections caused by ____________ are ecthyma gangrenosum, burn wound infections, osteomyelitis, and folliculitis associated with hot tub use.
It usually affects this population:________
Pseudomonas
immunocompromised.
among race groups in the United States, ___________ have the highest prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Native Americans
how these laboratory values (erythrocyte, granulocyte, and platelet counts) are found in polycythemia vera?
and how would you treat it?
all elevated
phlebotomy
____ is the most sensitive and specific measure of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy) and elevated direct bilirubin levels.
The elevation of ___ generates the most important sign ____, so you can differentiate this pathology from other liver diseases of the pregnancy like HELP
bile acid
bile salts
pruritus
____ is the most sensitive and specific measure of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy) and elevated direct bilirubin levels.
The elevation of ___ generates the most important sign ____, so you can differentiate this pathology from other liver diseases of the pregnancy like HELP
bile acid
bile salts
pruritus
a pediatric condition characterized by recurrent outbursts of aggression that are inconsistent with developmental age and occur in various settings over a period ≥ 12 months
Dx? age of onset?
how frequent are the episodes?
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD)
typically manifests before 10 years of age and outbursts usually occur ≥ 3 times weekly
Whats the difference between Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) and intermittent explosive disorder?
DMDD typically remain persistently irritable between outbursts of aggression and do not usually express feelings of remorse or embarrassment after episodes.
DMDD es más maldito
