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Blurry vision in a patient with HIV/AIDS
Anterior Segment:
 • Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
 • Keratitis (HSV, Staph,
Anterior Segment: • Herpes ... zoster ophthalmicus ... > HSV, CMV) • ... Anterior #Posterior #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Schema
Etiologies of pulmonary infections according to CT-scan patterns. 
CMV cytomegalovirus, GM galactomannan, HSV herpes simplex virus,
galactomannan, HSV ... herpes simplex ... Varicella–Zoster ... ComputedTomography #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Chest
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Epidural abscess - Herpes ... zoster - HIV ... extremity #msk #physicalexam
AIDS-defining illnesses
 - Candidiasis of the esophagus, bronchi, trachea, or lungs [(but NOT the mouth (thrush)]
Encephalopathy, HIV ... related - Herpes ... syndrome due to HIV ... Defining #Illnesses #HIV ... #List #Differential
Fever in Returning Travelers from Tropical Regions - Frequent Differential Diagnoses
Medical History:
 • Skin exposure to
Sexual contacts - HIV ... , herpes, hepatitis ... Hypodermic needles - HIV ... Dengue fever, HIV ... Lassa fever, acute HIV
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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Diagnosis Framework ... Brucellosis - Viruses: HIV ... Chikungunya - Herpes ... virus: CMV, HSV ... #physicalexam
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... zoster virus ... ○ HIV ○ Lyme disease ... #Diagnosis #otology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
Vasculitides - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Diagnosis: Systemic ... Cryoglobulins • HIV ... • HBV HCV
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
of treatment of HIV ... • 10-20% of HIV-infected ... a decrease in HIV ... pancreatitis • HBV ... , HCV - Hepatic
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Bacterial Meningitis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Herpesviruses (MCC: HSV ... 1): • Herpes ... • Varicella-zoster