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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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HIV / AIDS - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Principles of HIV-Associated ... Periventricular regions; associated ... #AIDS #opportunistic
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

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

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
impairment • HIV dementia ... early stages of infection ... • Depressive symptoms ... Diagnosis: MRI ... #AIDS #Neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... fluctuations PRES-Associated ... Neurological symptoms ... Risk factors 3. ... : • Infection,
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Differential Diagnosis ... • Uremia INFECTIOUS ... Sepsis: Systemic Infections ... tenfold increased risk ... Seizure #Elderly #Neurology
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
MUCORMYCOSIS • Risk ... Encapsulated yeast • At risk ... : AIDS, neutropenia ... antigen • India ink prep ... : • Serology for