Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) Transmission: Fecal-oral Presentation: Febrile illness, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, abdominal distension, rarely causes fulminant liver disease Diagnosis: Hepatitis A Virus IgM Management: Conservative management Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Transmission: Blood, sex, vertical (mother-to-baby) Presentation Acute: Similarly to Hepatitis A: Febrile illness, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain. Rarely, jaundice and fulminant liver disease. Chronic:Continue reading “Viral Hepatitis”
Category Archives: Infectious Disease
Lumbar Puncture Interpretation
Meningitis Routine Laboratory Results Specific Markers PCR May vary from center to center, but generally will detect E. coli, H. influenzae, N. meningitidis, Listeria monocytogenes, Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, CMV, Enterovirus, HSV 1/2, HHV-6, Human parechovirus, VZV, and Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii ADA (Adenosine Deaminase) Sensitivity and specificity for tuberculous meningitis varies depending cutoff level, however, approachesContinue reading “Lumbar Puncture Interpretation”
Tick-Borne Disease
List and highlights of various tick-borne diseases (as well as epidemic typhus)
Beta-Lactam Resistance
Various mechanisms of resistance by different bacteria
Neutropenic Fever
Classification and management of neutropenic fever
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Basic skin and soft tissue management
Antibiotic Overview
Broad overview of antibiotic classes and coverages
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