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MKSAP Quiz: 1-month history of fever, malaise, weight loss

A 52-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-month history of fever, malaise, and weight loss. She has a history of cardiomyopathy, for which she received a heart transplant 5 years ago; 3 months ago, an episode of rejection occurred, and high-dose glucocorticoids were initiated. Following a physical exam and CT scan, which infection is the most likely cause of the patient's findings?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/02/27/3.htm
27 Feb 2024

PrEPare for HIV care

Internal medicine physicians are already trained to care for complex medical conditions, and HIV is no different, especially as adults age and develop diabetes, heart disease, and other conditions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/prepare-for-hiv-care.htm
1 Nov 2023

MKSAP Quiz: 2-day history of diarrhea

A 29-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-day history of diarrhea and crampy abdominal pain. Medical history is significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate empiric treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/19/3.htm
19 Sep 2023

RSV vaccines new tool for physicians

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended in June that adults ages 60 years and older may receive a single dose of an RSV vaccine, using shared clinical decision making.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/rsv-vaccines-new-tool-for-physicians.htm
1 Oct 2023

New findings on antiviral flu treatment

A recent study raises doubts about whether oseltamivir should be promoted as a way to prevent hospitalization in low-risk patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/new-findings-on-antiviral-flu-treatment.htm
1 Nov 2023

MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for acute cystitis

A 26-year-old woman is evaluated for acute cystitis of 2 days' duration. She is pregnant at 10 weeks' gestation. Following a physical exam and dipstick urinalysis, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/11/3.htm
11 Jul 2023

Raising awareness about HPV-related cancers

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can potentially prevent more than 90% of HPV-associated cancers. Generally given to teens, it can be offered to adults as well.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/raising-awareness-about-hpv-related-cancers.htm
1 Oct 2023

MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for fatigue, headache

A 36-year-old man is evaluated for fatigue, headache, myalgia, arthralgia, and sore throat of 2 days' duration. He is also seeking HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis initiation. Following a physical exam and lab tests, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/04/04/3.htm
4 Apr 2023

Army physicians on the front line of infectious disease research

Walter Reed's infectious disease unit travels the globe to identify and combat the world's deadliest infectious diseases. Driven to find vaccines that protect troops stationed overseas, the work quickly benefits civilian populations, too.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/02/army.htm
1 Feb 2010

MKSAP Quiz: 1-week history of burning pain, rash

A 62-year-old man is evaluated for a 1-week history of burning pain and a rash over the chest and low back. Medical history is notable for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and a single lung transplantation 3 years ago. Following a physical exam, hospital admission, and pending test results, what is the most appropriate additional management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/10/3.htm
10 Jan 2023

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