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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 ... focal neurologic ... focal neurologic ... differential #diagnosis #AIDS ... InfectiousDiseases #Neurology
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV-AIDS Patients
Cytomegalovirus (CMV): double-stranded DNA virus, herpesvirus family.
CMV infection: virus isolation or detection
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV-AIDS ... regardless of symptoms ... 50 or less: • Neurologic ... Pancreatitis • Pulmonary ... differential #signs #symptoms
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
blood donor • Pathophysiology ... other cause of ARDS ... to explain symptoms ... transfusion • Pathophysiology ... CXR with pulmonary
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... of obstruction, symptom ... control persistent symptoms ... COPD #Treatment #Algorithm ... SABA #SAMA #ICS #Pharmacology
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
10,000 ft) • Symptoms ... respiratory failure or ARDS ... • Signs/Symptoms ... • Signs/Symptoms ... • Pathophysiology
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment ... algorithms by Global ... perceived level of symptoms ... and severity of ... #Management #Pulmonary
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
treatment of HIV/AIDS ... be present: • AIDS ... Lymphadenitis, pulmonary ... lymphadenitis, pulmonary ... pulmonary infiltrates
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Isospora belli Infection in HIV-AIDS
Treating Isospora belli Infection
General Management Considerations:
 • Fluid
Infection in HIV-AIDS ... regimen first, and ... 3–4 weeks) if symptoms ... Treatment #management #opportunistic ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

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

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND ... HIV dementia Pathophysiology ... • Depressive symptoms ... disorder #dementia #AIDS ... #Neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... Neurological symptoms ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... diagnosis #management #neurology