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Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Cause Many Illnesses ... Growers (Runyon Classification ... grp IV): Pulmonary ... mucogenicum • HIV ... #Infections #differential
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
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Cognitive impairment + loss ... hydrocephalus, HIV ... ... laboratory tests ... MNCD #Dementia #Differential ... #Subtypes #Classification
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Most Common Causes ... Infection: TB, NTM ... function tests: ... , CCP, ANCA • HIV ... #differential #
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... tract, and often causes ... Anorexia • Weight loss ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... #rheumatology #classification