Procalcitonin can help in Cellulitis

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Serum Procalcitonin Level Reflects the Severity of Cellulitis The following study in the Annals of Dermatology in 2016 shows that measuring Procalcitonin levels in patients with cellulitis can be helpful. The study results say, “Procalcitonin, WBC, and CRP...

Risk Factors for Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Risk factors for MDR VAP Prior intravenous antibiotic use within 90 d Septic shock at time of VAP ARDS preceding VAP Five or more days of hospitalization prior to the occurrence of VAP Acute renal replacement therapy prior to VAP onset Risk factors for MDR HAP Prior...

The Difference Between Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis

INFECTIOUS DISEASES, Opthalmology

Orbital cellulitis is an infection of the soft tissues within the orbit, posterior to the orbital septum. It is often due to spread from local sinus disease. Orbital cellulitis is characterized by a red, swollen, tender eyelid. Extraocular movements are limited...

Viruses that cause Joint Pain (Arthralgia)

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Nonspecific Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Parvovirus Alphaviruses Dengue virus Rubella and vaccine Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) HIV Coxsackievirus Echovirus Adenovirus Varicella-zoster Herpes simplex Cytomegalovirus Hepatitis A...

Interpreting Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Results

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Typical Cerebrospinal fluid findings in central nervous system infections To interpret CSF fluid, you look at the the color of the tap, look for whether it was bloody or not. After you have looked at that, you focus on three things: Glucose, Protein, and total WBC...

CURB-65 Score for Pneumonia Severity

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

The CURB-65 score estimates mortality of community-acquired pneumonia to help us determine whether inpatient vs. outpatient management is best for the patient. Each of the 5 parameters in CURB-65 is awarded 1 point for a maximum of 5 total points. CURB-65 Confusion...