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Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
neurodegenerative disease ... of the central ... syndromes such as ... /SYMPTOMS: • CENTRAL ... Signs and symptoms
BEE Syndromes - Immune-mediated conditions affecting the brain, eye, and ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in conjunction
attributable to central ... is important, as ... diagnosis and treatment ... • Multiple sclerosis ... BEE #Syndromes #neurology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Peripheral and Central ... fifth decades. 3. ... weeks to months. 3. ... Multiple sclerosis ... signs or symptoms
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
Presentation: - Disease ... fasciculations Common Symptoms ... more regions 3. ... diagnosis column Treatment ... #neurology #diagnosis
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
tinnitus (Méniére's disease ... and multiple sclerosis ... diagnosis #findings #signs ... #symptoms #comparison ... #neurology
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
with systemic disease ... Episcleritis Signs ... and Symptoms: ... Treatment: - Systemic ... #dermatology #oncology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
, particularly scleritis ... purpura: Strong sign ... Angiitis of the Central ... or proteinase 3 ... aneurysms can also
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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gastrointestinal, and/or central ... aneurysms can also ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... , particularly scleritis ... purpura: strong sign
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Treat if other signs ... only if worsening symptoms ... Optimize volume control ... advanced liver disease ... #prophylaxis #treatment
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Antimicrobial treatment ... headache, altered mental ... status, and focal neurologic ... Demyelinating disease ... - Generally >3