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Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
: HCV infection, ... HBV infection, ... HIV infection ... systemic lupus erythematosus ... (SLE), rheumatoid
Aortitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Non-Infectious Aortitis:
 • Vasculitides: Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Takayasu's arteritis, Cogan's Syndrome,
Framework Non-Infectious ... Aortitis: • Vasculitides ... Systemic lupus erythematosus ... (SLE), Sarcoidosis ... Paracoccidioides • Viruses: HIV
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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ischemia - Skin: erythematous ... systemic lupus erythematosus ... to exclude are infections ... purpura: strong sign ... , and SLE) • Urinalysis
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
Systemic Lupus (SLE ... Butterfly rash, Vasculitis ... Aseptic necrosis of hip ... #systemic #erythematosus ... #signs #symptoms
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
diseases, such as SLE ... to exclude are infections ... purpura: Strong sign ... ischemia • Skin: Erythematous ... , recent viral infection
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Lung Infections ... • CT: Halo sign ... papules, pustules, erythematous ... pain, chronic diarrhea ... vomiting, and diarrhea
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Bilateral signs ... Evaluate for NMO, SLE ... simplex virus, HIV ... Disorders: - SLE ... - Sjogren - Vasculitis
Terry's Nails

Patient of about 70 years, HIV positive, transplanted kidney donor cadaver in the previous 6
about 70 years, HIV ... complicated with urinary infections ... hospitalization due to diarrhea ... in addition to signs ... Terrys #Nails #Fingernails