Thanks to Dr. Coquillon for today’s Morning Report! Ascaris-induced intestinal obstruction Ascaris lumbricoides: Most common helminth (roundworm) infection in the world; usually in tropical countries with warm, wet climates Length: 1mm to 1m Occur in all age groups yet…
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Morning Report 5/20/2014
Here’s Dr. Kendall with today’s Morning Report! ECZEMA HERPETICUM (Kaposi varicelliform eruption) Distinct cutaneous eruption caused by virus on existing dermatosis Virus (HSV-1, HSV-2, coxsackievirus A16, vaccinia virus) + Dermatosis (atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, SLE, psoriasis, etc.)…
Morning Report: 4/17/2014
Thanks to Dr. McMillan for today’s Morning Report! Here’s the Case: 21 year-old recently postpartum female presents with chief complaint of diffuse, red rash started shortly before calling EMS. Paramedic notes that she looks like anaphylaxis, but he didn’t…
Morning Report: 3/13/2014
Thanks to Dr. Louis for today’s Morning Report! Ludwig’s Angina Definition: Progressive cellulitis of the connective tissues of the floor of the mouth and neck beginning in the submandibular space. Prognosis: Prior to antibiotics and airway adjuncts…
Morning Report: 11/14/2013
Today’s Morning Report is presented by Dr. Christopher! Rabies Background One of the deadliest viruses known – case fatality rate 100% Zoonotic – carried by warm blooded animals Fatal if post-exposure prophylaxis is not initiated prior to symptoms Majority…
Morning Report: 11/7/2013
Today’s Morning Report is presented by Dr. Kendall! THE DENGUE Swahili: Ka dinga pepo → Caribbean, 1800s → West Indian Spanish: dengue Background -Flavivirus transmitted by genus Aedes mosquito -50 to 390 million annual infections, 25,000 deaths…
Morning Report: 9/17/2013
Today’s Morning Report is courtesy of Dr. Grock! Case: 64 yo male PMH of DM/HTN/prostate ca s/p RT presents with fever. Important questions? TRAVEL HISTORY!!!!! Fever pattern, other symptoms… ROS: neck stiffness and recently returned from West…
Morning Report: 5/3/2013
Thanks to Dr. Bradby for today’s Morning Report! Parasitic Worms Ascariasis – large intestinal roundworm – 807- 1,221 million people in the world are infected with Ascaris lumbricoides – live in the intestines, eggs passed in the feces…