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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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CNS Infection in ... present in 15% of cases ... altered mental status ... , and focal neurologic ... #diagnosis #AIDS
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Summary Acute AIDP ... Epidemiology: • 1-2 cases ... • Weakness: Starts ... #management #treatment ... #neurology
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

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

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
infects the CNS ... in the early stages ... blood-brain barrier Classic ... Diagnosis: MRI ... #AIDS #Neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
fluctuations PRES-Associated ... : • Infection, ... the underlying cause ... until cause identified ... #management #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
: • 1400 new cases ... • 75-90% of cases ... Abnormal in 50% of cases ... causes need to ... #management #neurology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
of about three cases ... History of EBV infection ... Hodgkin Lymphoma - Clinical ... Lymphoma (90-95% of cases ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
• A state of hyperinflammatory ... pleural effusions, CNS ... unintentional weight loss, nausea ... Other Pathogens Associated ... #Management
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
to accumulated inflammatory ... Causes purpura & ... patients with CHF ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology