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Opportunistic Infections in HIV/AIDS
Here's a little symptom-based guide to OIs in pts with HIV I made
Opportunistic Infections ... in HIV/AIDS Here's ... talk - Visual Changes ... - Neuro Deficits ... #Symptoms #Signs
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV-AIDS Patients
Cytomegalovirus (CMV): double-stranded DNA virus, herpesvirus family.
CMV infection: virus isolation or detection
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV-AIDS ... or signs. ... 50 or less: • Neurologic ... #differential # ... signs #symptoms
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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HIV / AIDS - Differential ... Antimicrobial treatment ... : AMS, motor deficits ... vomiting, visual changes ... #differential #
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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history of cancer, HIV ... • Neurological deficits ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... lesion • CNS infection ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #neurology
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
early stages of infection ... • Depressive symptoms ... Treatment: • HAART ... disorder #dementia #AIDS ... #Neurology
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
of HIV/AIDS patients ... be present: • AIDS ... Fever, chills, lack ... Leishmaniasis Differential ... Inflammatory #Syndrome #Differential
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
trypanosomiasis) is an infectious ... family Route of infections ... Romana's sign ... /symptoms, positive ... serology, smear
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Lung Infections ... in HIV - Differential ... • CT: Halo sign ... Constitutional symptoms ... #HIV #AIDS #pulmonary
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
inflammation Symptoms ... Nasal polyps and signs ... , CCP, ANCA • HIV ... mycobacteria Treatment ... Bronchiectasis #pulmonary #differential
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Statins - ETOH - Infection ... - Viral (HIV, Influenza ... : • Triad of symptoms ... #nephrology