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Opportunistic Infections in HIV/AIDS
Here's a little symptom-based guide to OIs in pts with HIV I made
Opportunistic Infections ... in HIV/AIDS Here's ... Neuro Deficits - Hemoptysis ... Diagnosis #HIV #AIDS ... #Signs #Manifestations
Fever Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Continuous Fever:
Temp > 38°C with only 1 degree fluctuation in 24
and bacterial infections ... schistosomiasis • Pyemia ... Brucellosis Faget's Sign ... - Temperature Pulse ... with profound hemolysis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... diminished, or tender pulses ... < 30 years • Aorta ... claudication, pulse ... Arteritis): • Aorta
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Lung Infections ... • CT: Halo sign ... Constitutional symptoms ... 100% of cases), anemia ... #HIV #AIDS #pulmonary
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
those coming off aorta ... systemic sx + signs ... vasculitis vs infection ... systemic complaints- anemia ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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< 30 years - Aorta ... to exclude are infections ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: strong sign ... diminished, or tender pulses
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
a Red Eye: • Optic ... Hemorrhage Lids ... Foreign body • Infectious ... Unilateral or bilateral symptoms ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology