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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV-AIDS Patients
Cytomegalovirus (CMV): double-stranded DNA virus, herpesvirus family.
CMV infection: virus isolation or detection
or signs. ... inclusions or positive ... and CD4 50 or less ... : • Neurologic ... #symptoms
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
desaturation, Scotoma, Ocular ... complications (AQP4-positive ... Manifestations #diagnosis ... #neurology #symptoms ... #signs
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... • IRIS might ... -cell count is less ... and <25% culture positive ... patients with IRIS
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
skin injury) • Neurologic ... meningitis), MCC CNS symptoms ... Skin lesions • Positive ... #management #signs ... #symptoms #rheumatology
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
lasting seconds to less ... Central #Vertigo #diagnosis ... #findings #signs ... #symptoms #comparison ... #neurology
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
- Ocular syphilis ... - Less common ... exposure to or symptoms ... serology but do ... Latent #Tertiary #Diagnosis
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis ... Laboratory accidents ... Romana's sign ... /symptoms, positive ... serology, smear
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... previous gaze position ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: Strong sign ... affects the skin, neurologic ... • Progressive symptoms ... purpura (lower legs