Cytomegalovirus Infection (CMV) Clinical Presentation Neonatal signs and symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Epstein-Barr Clinical Presentation Physical exam findings Diagnosis Treatment Herpes Simplex Types 1 & 2 Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Influenza Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Treatment

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Lyme Disease  Borrelia burgdorferi Transmitted by a deer tick bite – it takes between 36 and 48 hours to transfer the bacteria The deer tick is found in high grass or wooded areas Signs and Symptoms Early localized stage (about 1 week after the bite) Erythema Migrans – Bull’s eye rash (about 1 week after […]

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Pinworms  Found all over the globe Eggs are initially swallowed.  Worms live in the cecum and females travel through the anus at night in order to lay their eggs Clinical Presentation Few symptoms especially at first Itching around the anus Restless sleep Abdominal Pain Nausea Diagnosis Worms may be visible with examination at night or […]

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Candidiasis May affect the skin and/or the mucous membranes of the mouth, intestines, or the vagina Risk Factors Poor hygiene Hot and humid environment Antibiotic therapy Immunosuppression Clinical Presentation Oropharyngeal candidiasis – (thrush) Sore and painful mouth Burning mouth or tongue Dysphagia Thick, whitish patches on the oral mucosa Diffuse erythema and white patches that […]

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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever A tick borne disease Rickettsia rickettsii Causes small vessel vasculitis Can cause serious damage to internal organs, can be lethal My be found throughout the Western Hemisphere Clinical Presentation Initial symptoms High Fever Nausea / vomiting Severe headache Muscle pain Later signs and symptoms Maculopapular rash, occurs 2-5 days after fever, […]

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Gonococcal Infections Neisseria gonorrhoeae – Gram negative intracellular diplococci Infects the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract, including the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes in women, and the urethra in women and men Can also infect the mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, eyes, and anus secondary to direct inoculation. Systemic gonococcal infection or disseminated […]

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Botulism Clostridium botulinum – anaerobic organism Toxin inhibits the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction Infant botulism Between the ages of 2 and 6 months Floppy baby Caused by ingesting spores – No honey during first one year of life Adult botulism Caused by ingesting spore Canned food Wound botulism Medical emergency, can be […]

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Three topics today Reflection and repetition for success It’s vs Its What if you LOVED it?

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this is part two of the live event for 33 Days to Pass the PANCE

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The 33 Days program is designed to get you the best possible score you can get on the PANCE. That’s my goal. The first ever cohort was completed in April and that group is doing fantastic.  I’ll be hosting another cohort beginning on June 1st. If your exam is coming up in July, August or […]

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