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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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/ AIDS - Differential ... should be based on clinical ... tuberculomas, or abscesses ... - Generally >3 cm ... #diagnosis #AIDS
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
pneumonia • DM risk ... Lung Abscess - Clinical ... Clindamycin in case of PCN ... Cavitation > 6 cm ... Differential Diagnosis
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 • Cell wall component of many fungi
Other +s: PCP, Histo ... positives: IVIG, IV ... >90% (In most clinical ... useful in high risk ... in BAL does not differentiate