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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
am cortisol < 3 is ... primary OR secondary AI ... If f/u cortisol is ... primary or secondary AI ... High = primary AI
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mucosal Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Initial Episodes (Duration of Therapy: 7–14 days)
Preferred
PO once daily (AI ... esophageal candidiasis (AI ... PO or IV daily (AI ... 200 mg PO daily (AI ... opportunistic #infections #HIVAIDS
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
specificity for AI ... > 15 excludes AI ... - Cosyntropin is ... have diagnosed AI ... primary vs secondary AI
Opportunistic Infections in HIV/AIDS: Syndromic Approach

WuidQ: Washington University ID Questions @WuidQ

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Syndromic Approach to Opportunistic Infections in HIV/AIDS: 

WuidQ: Washington University ID Questions @WuidQ

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Opportunistic #Infections #OIs ... #HIVAIDS #Differential
Primary vs Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency - Pathophysiology
Primary AI = adrenal glands themselves are the problem. This
Pathophysiology Primary AI ... Secondary AI = the ... pituitary gland is ... their RAA axis is
Quincke's Pulse in Severe Aortic Regurgitation

Little physical exam finding for the end of the week! Quinke’s
chronic severe AI ... associated with chronic AI
CDC Recommended Laboratory HIV Testing Algorithm for Serum or Plasma Specimens

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Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
In secondary AI ... Hyperkalemia is ... diagnostic of AI ... least 18 excludes AI ... diagnostic of AI
Figure 1: Time Course of HIV Detection following Infection

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