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Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
- Differential Diagnosis ... : • 3 syndromes ... of a "flu-like syndrome ... protein levels >100 mg ... #differential #diagnosis
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
pleura reflection) Pneumonia ... Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... - Deep Vein Thrombosis ... #differential #diagnosis ... #signs #Lung #POCUS
Lemierre's Syndrome on Neck POCUS with IJ Thrombosis - Transverse View

Male with high fever and right
IJ Thrombosis - ... Male with high fever ... Differential/diagnosis ... case. ... septic emboli in lungs
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
• Chronic lung ... community-acquired infections: Pneumonia ... Low serum IgG level ... than 100 to 300 mg ... DDX - Other causes
Lemierre's Syndrome on Neck POCUS with IJ Thrombosis - Sagittal View

Male with high fever and right
IJ Thrombosis - ... Male with high fever ... Differential/diagnosis ... case. ... septic emboli in lungs
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Cerebral venous thrombosis ... elevated protein level ... (mean 58 mg/dL ... the underlying cause ... #neurology
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
Amiodarone Induced Lung ... • Dose ≥ 400 mg ... respiratory distress syndrome ... Fever 4. ... Exclude other causes
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
monitoring low-level ... Assess for thrombotic ... infections are common causes ... glomerular #testing #workup ... #diagnosis #glomerulonephritis
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
monitoring low-level ... Assess for thrombotic ... glomerular #disease #workup ... #diagnosis #initial ... #testing #nephrology