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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... should be based on clinical ... Antimicrobial treatment ... opportunistic #InfectiousDiseases ... #Neurology
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

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

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
Diagnosis: MRI ... Clinical Presentation ... : The clinical ... Treatment: • HAART ... dementia #AIDS #Neurology
Cyclosporiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathogen: 
 • Cyclospora cayetanensis
 • Foodborne, waterbone, and soil-transmitted.
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Immunocompromised host (HIV ... routine O&P • Clinical ... relevance of +PCR ... #management #treatment ... #microbiology #infectiousdiseases
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Antibiotics (Bactrim, PCN ... tourniquet / IVF line draw ... Elimination (see Table ... #potassium #nephrology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Clinical ... Clindamycin in case of PCN ... antibiotics once stable ... hemorrhage • Treatment ... shows a small, stable
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
GrepMed Handbook Clinical ... non-toxigenic • Stool PCR ... Bezlotoxumab 10 mg/kg IV ... #management #treatment ... #infectiousdiseases
Persistence of clinically relevant viruses on dry inanimate surfaces

Most common viruses persist on surfaces for days
Persistence of clinically ... virus > 7 days HIV ... 1471-2334-6-130 Kramer ... viruses #surfaces #infectiousdiseases ... #diagnosis #table
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... Infection - Viral (HIV ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... per day until stable ... #nephrology
Babesiosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary 
Disease: Release of merozoites from erythrocytes and associated loss of
Maltese Cross" • PCR ... parasitemia • Serology ... Treatment: • Immunocompetent ... #Babesiosis #Babesia ... #microbiology #InfectiousDiseases
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... Inhibitors of Na+K+2Cl ... Association class IV ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... #Medications #Table