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Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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or proteinase 3 ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: strong sign ... are proteinase 3 ... Cryoglobulins • HIV
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
neurodegenerative disease ... syndromes such as ... Signs and symptoms ... • Acute: - IV ... 1000 mg daily 3-
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Demyelinating disease ... : AMS, motor deficits ... such as hemianopia ... - Generally >3 ... opportunistic #InfectiousDiseases
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
mucogenicum • HIV ... patients such as ... Advanced HIV (CD4 ... Hematologic malignancy 3. ... differential #diagnosis #infectiousdiseases
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: Strong sign ... HTN • Check: HBV ... • Progressive symptoms ... or proteinase 3
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
Presentation: - Disease ... course of the disease ... (3) primary lateral ... fasciculations Common Symptoms ... more regions 3.
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
inflammation Symptoms ... Digital clubbing (2-3% ... Nasal polyps and signs ... , in advanced disease ... , CCP, ANCA • HIV
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Pneumonia: • 3 ... • CT: Halo sign ... Constitutional symptoms ... #AIDS #pulmonary ... differential #diagnosis #infectiousdiseases
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Treat if other signs ... • First-line: IV ... only if worsening symptoms ... GI bleed: use IV ... advanced liver disease
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
of treatment of HIV ... worsening of that disease ... improves CD4 count in 3- ... pericarditis, peritoneal disease ... such as double