User contributions for Aidan

14 July 2022

• 14:4414:44, 14 July 2022 diff hist +727 N Brodie abscess Created page with "== Background == * A form of subacute osteomyelitis that typically presents in children and young adults * Most commonly in tibia and femur (75% of cases), but can affect essentially bone === Microbiology === * Staphylococcus aureus (65%) * Culture negative (25%) * Rare causes: Salmonella, Kingella kingae, Pseudomonas == Differential Diagnosis == * Osteoid osteoma * Langerhans cell histiocytosis * Chondrasarcoma * Eosinphilic granul..." Tag: Visual edit

13 July 2022

• 21:3121:31, 13 July 2022 diff hist +901 N Pyomyositis Created page with "=== Background === * Pus within an individual muscle group, often associated with tropical climates * Risk factors include tropical climates, HIV, diabetes mellitus * May have a firm woody feel * CK often normal ==== Microbiology ==== * Staphylococcus aureus in 90% * Group A Streptococcus and Enterobacterales are also possible === Investigations === * MRI establishes the diagnosis, though CT and US are useful * Get blood cultures (positive in 5-3..." current Tag: Visual edit
• 20:3020:30, 13 July 2022 diff hist +63 Mycobacterium avium complex No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
• 20:2920:29, 13 July 2022 diff hist +76 Mycobacterium avium complex No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
• 19:1219:12, 13 July 2022 diff hist +36 m Native vertebral osteomyelitis (IDSA 2015) stylized tables current Tag: Visual edit
• 19:0519:05, 13 July 2022 diff hist 0 m Coxiella burnetii →CNS infections current
• 14:4714:47, 13 July 2022 diff hist +706 N AIDS cholangiopathy Created page with "==Background== * Biliary obstructive from infection-related strictures of the biliary tract in the context of advanced HIV infection ===Etiologies=== * Cryptosporidium parvum (most common) * CMV (second-most common) * Others: Microsporidium, Cyclospora cayetanensis, Isospora, Giardia, Histoplasma * Idiopathic (also common) ===Risk Factors=== * Much more common with CD4 less than 100 ==Clinical Manifestations== * Right upper quadrant pai..." current
• 14:4314:43, 13 July 2022 diff hist +4 m Elevated cholestatic liver enzymes →Marked Elevation

12 July 2022

• 14:4614:46, 12 July 2022 diff hist +294 N Calciphylaxis Created page with "== Background == * Syndrome of skin ischemia and necrosis in the context of end-stage renal disease on dialysis * Rarely occurs in patients without ESRD, particularly with hyperparathyroidism, malignancy, alcoholic liver disease, and connective tissue diseases Category:Nephrology" Tag: Visual edit
• 13:4713:47, 12 July 2022 diff hist +1,166 N Thromboangiitis obliterans Created page with "== Differential Diagnosis == * Peripheral artery disease * Thromboembolism * Vasculitis * Trauma * Medication effects, including amphetamines and cocaine == Diagnosis == === Clinical Criteria === * Criteria are not universally accepted but include ** Age less than 50 years (or 45 years) ** Current or recent tobacco use ** Ischemia of the distal extremities, documented by vascular testing ** Typical arteriographic findings, including corksc..." current Tag: Visual edit
• 13:3813:38, 12 July 2022 diff hist +40 N Buerger disease Redirected page to Thromboangiitis obliterans current Tags: New redirect Visual edit

11 July 2022

• 02:1902:19, 11 July 2022 diff hist +423 Elevated cholestatic liver enzymes No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
• 02:1402:14, 11 July 2022 diff hist +307 N Alkaline phosphatase Created page with "== Background == * Serum marker from biliary tract, bone, and placenta * In bone, it indicates high bone turnover, which can be from a number of causes: healing fractures, osteomalacia, hyperparathyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Paget disease of bone, osteogenic sarcoma, and bone metastases" Tag: Visual edit
• 02:1202:12, 11 July 2022 diff hist +61 N ALP Redirected page to Alkaline phosphatase current Tags: New redirect Visual edit
• 02:1002:10, 11 July 2022 diff hist +1,273 N Elevated cholestatic liver enzymes Created page with "== Background == * Refers to a rise in ALP and GGT +/- bilirubin that is much more pronounced than any rise in ALT == Differential Diagnosis == === Marked Elevation === * Extrhepatic biliary obstruction ** Choledocholithiasis ** Cancer of the pancreas, gallbladder, ampulla of Vater, biliary duct, or perihilar lymph nodes ** Biliary strictures *** Primary sclerosing cholangitis with extrahepatic bile duct stricture *** Procedural complica..." Tag: Visual edit

8 July 2022

• 17:3117:31, 8 July 2022 diff hist −1,500 Vascular graft infection No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
• 17:2817:28, 8 July 2022 diff hist +243 Aortic graft infection No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
• 17:2617:26, 8 July 2022 diff hist +1,793 N Aortic graft infection Created page with "== Diagnosis == ===== MAGIC Case Definition ===== {| class="wikitable" !Category !Major Criteria !Minor Criteria |- |Clinical | * Pus confirmed by microscopy around graft of in aneurysm sac at surgery * Open wound with exposed graft or communicating sinus * Fistua development e.g. aortoenteric or aortobronchial * Graft insertion in an infected site, e.g. fistula, mycotic aneursym, or infected pseudoaneurysm | * Localized clinical features of AGI e.g. erythema, warmth, s..." Tag: Visual edit
• 15:1115:11, 8 July 2022 diff hist +202 β-lactam allergy No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
• 12:3412:34, 8 July 2022 diff hist +142 IDWiki:General disclaimer No edit summary

7 July 2022

• 18:2218:22, 7 July 2022 diff hist +1,023 Mycobacterium tuberculosis added extra dosing table for simplicity Tag: Visual edit

6 July 2022

• 18:3318:33, 6 July 2022 diff hist +4 m Nematodes →Filarial Roundworms
• 17:1617:16, 6 July 2022 diff hist +177 Actinomyces No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
• 14:4914:49, 6 July 2022 diff hist +42 Welcome to the ID Wiki! →Getting Started
• 14:4714:47, 6 July 2022 diff hist −28 IDWiki:General disclaimer No edit summary Tag: Manual revert
• 14:4714:47, 6 July 2022 diff hist +28 IDWiki:General disclaimer No edit summary Tag: Reverted
• 14:4614:46, 6 July 2022 diff hist +48 Welcome to the ID Wiki! No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
• 02:0502:05, 6 July 2022 diff hist −11 Vibrio cholerae →Microbiology current
• 02:0502:05, 6 July 2022 diff hist −9 Rothia mucilaginosa No edit summary current
• 02:0402:04, 6 July 2022 diff hist +11 Borrelia recurrentis →Microbiology current
• 01:3301:33, 6 July 2022 diff hist +1,326 Roseomonas No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit

5 July 2022

• 22:1622:16, 5 July 2022 diff hist +669 Roseomonas No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
• 22:0122:01, 5 July 2022 diff hist +158 N Roseomonas Created page with "* Genus of Stain::Gram-negative Shape::bacillus * Pigmented, either pink or purple {{DISPLAYTITLE:''Roseomonas''}} Category:Gram-negative bacilli"
• 18:5018:50, 5 July 2022 diff hist +4 m Post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV →Investigations current
• 18:4918:49, 5 July 2022 diff hist +21 m HIV No edit summary Tag: Visual edit: Switched
• 17:3717:37, 5 July 2022 diff hist 0 Streptococcus bacteremia →Risk of Infective Endocarditis

4 July 2022

• 18:0318:03, 4 July 2022 diff hist 0 m Prosthetic joint infection →Antimicrobial Therapy

28 June 2022

• 22:3622:36, 28 June 2022 diff hist +72 Phage therapy No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
• 22:3122:31, 28 June 2022 diff hist +646 N Phage therapy Created page with "== Background == * Bacteriophages can be used to treat extensively drug-resistant infections, mostly gram-negative bacilli or mycobacteria * Phages need to be trained for the specific bacterium and may be used synergistically with antibiotics == Access == * Process is in development, in Canada * A regulatory nightmare == Canadian Companies == * [https://cytophage.com/ Cytophage] (Winnipeg) * [http://www.phageluxagrihealth.com/en/ Phagelux] (China-based compa..." Tag: Visual edit

26 June 2022

• 15:0115:01, 26 June 2022 diff hist +79 m Delirium No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
• 14:1414:14, 26 June 2022 diff hist +167 N Moringa Created page with "* Herbal supplement with purported antiinflammatory effects * Also known as drumstick tree, horseradish tree, ben oil tree, or benzolive tree Category:Medications" current Tag: Visual edit

25 June 2022

• 19:4519:45, 25 June 2022 diff hist +151 m Delirium No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
• 19:2819:28, 25 June 2022 diff hist −14 m Thrombocytopenia No edit summary
• 15:3915:39, 25 June 2022 diff hist +128 Hepatitis No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit

24 June 2022

• 03:0003:00, 24 June 2022 diff hist +332 N IDWiki:General disclaimer Created page with "This web site is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician."

11 June 2022

• 04:1304:13, 11 June 2022 diff hist +244 Immunization of people with asplenia and hyposplenia No edit summary Tag: Visual edit

5 June 2022

• 21:1521:15, 5 June 2022 diff hist −63 m Eosinophilic gastroenteritis No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
• 21:1421:14, 5 June 2022 diff hist −2 Renal dosing of antimicrobials No edit summary Tag: Manual revert
• 12:4112:41, 5 June 2022 diff hist +3,495 Mpox virus No edit summary Tag: Visual edit

4 June 2022

• 22:2722:27, 4 June 2022 diff hist +431 N Gabapentin Created page with "* Anti-epileptic medication used off-label for a number of indications * Indications include epilepsy, post-herpetic neuralgia, and diabetic neuropathy * Half-life 5-7 hours *..." current