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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Infection in HIV / AIDS ... present in 15% of cases ... altered mental status ... #InfectiousDiseases ... #Neurology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
of about three cases ... Lymphoma (90-95% of cases ... positive) • Staging ... classification #hematology ... #oncology #management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Imaging Patterns ... Testing: • Imaging ... the underlying cause ... until cause identified ... #management #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Bactrim, PCN G-K), K-sparing ... Na delivery): CHF ... cause) Management ... Optimize volume status ... #potassium #nephrology
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Causes purpura & ... patients with CHF ... Hypotension: People taking ... #Transfusion #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Causes purpura & ... patients with CHF ... Hypotension: People taking ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
pulmonary symptoms • Rheumatologic ... iron overload states ... Direct fungal stain ... yeast • At risk: AIDS ... #Management #Infections