2012 results
CDC Recommended Laboratory HIV Testing Algorithm for Serum or Plasma Specimens

#HIV #Algorithm #Screening #Testing #HIVAIDS #Diagnosis
Laboratory HIV Testing Algorithm ... Specimens #HIV #Algorithm ... Screening #Testing #HIVAIDS
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mucosal Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Initial Episodes (Duration of Therapy: 7–14 days)
Preferred
100 mg PO once daily ... mg PO 5 times daily ... canine fossa once daily ... day, then 400 mg daily ... opportunistic #infections #HIVAIDS
Oral Cavity Lesions in a patient with HIV/AIDS
White plaque
 - Pseudo-membranous candidiasis
 - Oral hairy leukoplakia
Cavity #Lesions #HIVAIDS ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Metoprolol and Carvedilol - Immediate to Extended Release Dose Conversions

Metoprolol 
Immediate (tartrate) -> Extended (succinate) 
25
mg BID -> 50 mg daily ... BID -> 100 mg daily ... BID -> 200 mg daily ... mg BID -> 10 mg daily ... mg BID -> 20 mg daily
Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... or 850 mg once daily ... Initial 500 mg daily ... #pharmacology #algorithm
Figure 1: Time Course of HIV Detection following Infection

#Diagnosis #InfectiousDiseases #HIVAIDS #Testing #Windows #Screening #Antibody #Detection
InfectiousDiseases #HIVAIDS
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Algorithmic Approach ... CVD: 1.6 μg/kg daily ... CVD: 12.5-25 μg daily ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm
Opportunistic Infections in HIV/AIDS: Syndromic Approach

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#Opportunistic #Infections #OIs #HIVAIDS #Differential #Diagnosis
Infections #OIs #HIVAIDS
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Isospora belli Infection in HIV-AIDS
Treating Isospora belli Infection
General Management Considerations:
 • Fluid
, and increase daily ... leucovorin 10–25 mg PO daily ... mg/800 mg) PO daily ... leucovorin 5–10 mg PO daily ... opportunistic #infections #HIVAIDS
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Visceral and Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in HIV-AIDS
Treating Visceral Leishmaniasis - Preferred Therapy:
 •
B 2–4 mg/kg IV daily ... B 2–4 mg/kg IV daily ... mg/kg IV or IM daily ... opportunistic #infections #HIVAIDS