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The following graph was prepared based on the latest information on Testing for the Diagnosis of
The following graph ... information on Testing ... the Diagnosis of HIV ... At day 10, the HIV ... InfectiousDiseases #HIVAIDS #Testing
Abdominojugular (Hepatojugular) Reflux

Described by Pasteur in 1885 as a physical sign of TR. Still useful for
with reasonable sensitivity ... Resource limited setting ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
the knees and hips ... theory is that hip ... meningitis, it has low sensitivity ... Video by Dr. ... Meningitis #Clinical #Video
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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• JC-virus PCR sensitivity ... analysis has a sensitivity ... specificity 83% - sensitivity ... of serum CrAg testing ... comparable to CSF testing
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 • Cell wall component of many fungi
Galactomannan Testing ... Sensitivity Specificity ... invasive dz • Sensitivity ... False positives: Pip ... Galactomannan #Fungal #Testing
Invasive Aspergillus (IA) - Diagnosis and Management
Aspergillus is ubiquitous in nature. Most invasive infections are caused
SOT, Advanced HIV ... Diagnosis and Testing ... Galactomannan sensitivity ... associated with low sensitivity
Parkinson's Disease Tremor
The tremor of Parkinson's disease is characteristic. It is called resting tremor, that is,
It is called resting ... standing with his ... #Parkinsonian #resting ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
dermatidis • Sensitivity ... : Mucorales • Sensitivity ... disease - Sensitivity ... Positives: - Pip ... Frozen ice-pops (in setting
Abnormal pulsation in the neck in the setting of Aortic Coarctation

10 yo male,  his father
the neck in the setting ... 10 yo male, his ... Aorta #Clinical #Video
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
- CCP antibody testing ... test but lower sensitivity ... Additional tests: HIV ... and C serology testing ... workup #diagnosis #testing