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Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Lung Infections ... Count: Any CD4 ... • CT: Halo sign ... Microsporidium #Lung #Infections ... #HIV #AIDS #pulmonary
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
polymicrobial infection ... Blood cultures • CXR ... lat decubitus - air ... CT Lung Abscess ... #pulmonary #differential
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Community Acquired ... Pneumonia (CAP) ... Signs/Symptoms: ... radiograph or CT ... Management #treatment #Pulmonary
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
bronchial wall injury ... Loss of weight • Chest ... Nasal polyps and signs ... thickening, presence of air-fluid ... CT) • Broncho-arterial