Group B Streptococcus (GBS)

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds

-also called Streptococcus agalactiae -The most common cause of perinatal bacterial infection in the United States. E.coli is the second most common. -Mechanism of transmission: The organism colonizes the birth canal and passes to the infant during labor and delivery....

Pediculosis (Head Lice)

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, DERMATOLOGY

Diagnosis H&P: Risk factors: Common presentation:- Pruritus is the most common presenting symptom in pediculosis. How a diagnosis is made: Head and pubic lice infestations diagnosed by visualization of live lice. Ddx and cause: Treatment -Permethrin 1% lotion or...

Allergy Testing: Labcorp Allergy Testing Zones

Clinic A/P, adults

Labcorp allergy testing zones The PDF with more details can be found here: LabCorp allergy testing zones

Allergic Conjunctivitis

Clinic A/P, adults

Diagnosis -H&P: Pt endorses itching, tearing, swollen eyelids, redness. Bilaterally. Often associated with allergic rhinitis. -Avoid allergens/precipitants when possible. -Don’t wear contact lenses while symptomatic. -Artificial tears PRN. -Topical...

Thyroid Diseases

Clinic A/P, adults, ENDOCRINOLOGY

Mechanisms or pathogenesis or causes of thyroid disease Thyroiditis Acute thyroiditis | Subacute thyroiditis | Chronic thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s) Silent thyroiditis (painless thyroiditis) Postpartum thyroiditis (probably a variant of silent thyroiditis) NB: Both...

Asthma, Cough Variant

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds

#Cough variant asthma Dry cough x 4 weeks. Trial of albuterol with aero-chamber + mask Every six hours.