Infections and the Developing World

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Introduction

 

 

The Case of...

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Differential Diagnosis

 

malaria

dengue fever (flavivirus)

typhoid fever

leptospirosis

rickettsia

Do not ignore the common causes of illness:

 

 

 

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History and Physical Exam

  • history
  • physical exam

History

Physical Exam

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Investigations

  • lab investigations
  • diagnostic imaging

Lab Investigations

blood smear

  • Giemsa

Diagnostic Imaging

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Management

 

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Pathophysiology

 

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Resources and References

 

 

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Topic Development

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