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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Toxoplasma gondii PCR ... • JC-virus PCR ... Enhancement • PCR ... #Infections #differential ... InfectiousDiseases #Neurology
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
PCR 50% sensitive ... multiple lesions Infectious ... Lesions #Brain #differential ... #diagnosis #causes ... #radiology #neurology
Possible Causes of Altered Urine Color 

Red 
    Foods: beets, blackberries, rhubarb
Possible Causes ... of Altered Urine ... urinary tract infections ... Discoloration #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... rigidity) • Altered ... established by CSF or urine ... #Infections #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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lumbar spine • MCC ... equina syndrome (CES ... - Emergency Causes ... #diagnosis #causes ... #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Antibiotics (Bactrim, PCN ... tourniquet / IVF line draw ... lysis) ± Urine ... only if no clear cause ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology