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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Antimicrobial treatment ... altered mental status ... , and focal neurologic ... opportunistic #InfectiousDiseases ... #Neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Altered mental status ... seizures Life/sight-threatening ... brain lesion • CNS ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
CNS Manifestations ... Induction Rx: high-dose ... Secondary prevention (statin ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS ... #neurology #rheumatology
Tularemia - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Francisella tularensis - Aerobic fastidious gram-negative Coccobacillus - Zoonotic Infection
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in the United States ... organism into the lungs ... conditions Diagnosis: Serology ... Culture & GS, PCR Treatment ... #infectiousdiseases
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
and infects the CNS ... in the early stages ... Patchy areas of high ... Treatment: • HAART ... dementia #AIDS #Neurology
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
iron overload states ... especially the CNS ... MC: CNS CSF: • ... change in the lungs ... ) #Mycoses #InfectiousDiseases