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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Diagnosis Framework ... cells per μL • Diagnosis ... status, and focal neurologic ... #HIV #CNS #Infections ... #differential #diagnosis
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
result in permanent neurologic ... - Infection ( ... syphilis, and HIV ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
BEE Syndromes - Non-inflammatory Causes

Immune-mediated conditions affecting the Brain, Eye, and Ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in
important, as early diagnosis ... pachymeningitis • HIV ... LHON) plus MRI lesions ... with aura #BEE ... #Syndromes #neurology
HSV Herpetic Whitlow Infection of the Finger
20 F presents with painful finger, treated w/ oral cephalexin
Diagnosis? ... infection of finger ... Vesicular/pustules kesion ... recognised or be ... #Infection #Finger
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
compressive cord lesion ... less swollen - Lesion ... or optic nerve lesions ... simplex virus, HIV ... #management #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... to exclude are infections ... affects the skin, neurologic ... HTN • Check: HBV ... cognitive impairment, neurologic
Lichen Planus- ...On examination, numerous purple papules were noted on the anterior surface of the forearms
Several lesions ... showed a fine reticulate ... Biopsy of a lesion ... confirming the diagnosis ... infection.
Rickettsialpox Eschar

40 homeless male from NY admitted with fever, chills, headache, myalgias. Diagnosis?
Rickettsialpox R akari classic
Diagnosis? ... Can have 20-40 lesions ... rickettsia) Dx: serology ... Indiana University Infectious ... clinical #photo #skinrash