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Diagnostics: Inflammatory Markers

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Notably, PCT is not elevated in noninfectious inflammatory conditions including most rheumatological diseases, gout, SLE, and IBD. However, PCT can be elevated in severe trauma, such as burns or surgery [5,25]. Kinetics & Reference Range: Normal serum levels of PCT are < 0.05

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EM@3AM: Erysipelas

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She has had pruritus and swelling to the site accompanied by a painful burning sensation and a couple “painful knots” on her right inguinal region. Infectious Diseases Society of America. She denies any prior history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT, IV drug use, or any history of vascular surgeries to the lower extremities.

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EM@3AM: High Priority Fungal Pathogens and Empiric Treatment in the ED

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Empiric treatment with voriconazole 6 mg/kg twice daily intravenously for 2 doses should be started immediately based on Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) guidelines. 22-28 Disposition Consult infectious disease for all IFI patients to ensure appropriate antifungal stewardship. Open Forum Infectious Diseases.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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Open-access image source: By M.Bitton – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, [link] Infectious Disease Exposure It is estimated that, on average, refugees seeking refuge in Uganda visit a health facility 1.8 times per month and that 80-120 refugees are screened daily for infectious diseases in the triage and emergency units.