The emDOCs podcast covers HIV for this week.

A 38-year-old male with a history of injection drug use presents with one day of progressively worsening, pressure-like chest pain radiating to his back. He appears diaphoretic and in moderate distress. He has had new difficulty opening his mouth. On exam, he is tachycardic, diaphoretic, and in acute distress. He endorses tenderness throughout his thoraco-lumbar spine. Neurological evaluation demonstrated increased tone in all extremities. Skin exam reveals two abscesses on his upper extremities. An MRI of the spine is unremarkable. Reexamination reveals new spasmodic neck stiffening, jaw clenching and arching of his back. What is the likely diagnosis?

This week the emDOCs podcast covers an important myth: the association of strep throat and rheumatic fever.

Spinal epidural abscess is a challenging diagnosis. How can we improve?

This ToxCard looks at the ins and outs of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine and their toxicity, as well as their place in the treatment of COVID-19.

With Inservice exam coming up, this week we bring you the guide for Infectious Diseases. Many questions can delve into details, and we highlight some of the must-know items.

Learn the ins and outs of bacterial endocarditis from this R.E.B.E.L. EM Post by Jacob Avila!

How do you diagnose and manage the patient with a lung abscess? This post from Mark Ramzy looks at the ED evaluation and management of a patient with lung abscess, with pearls and pitfalls.