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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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PML, toxoplasmic encephalitis ... , and primary CNS ... Antimicrobial treatment ... Toxoplasmic Encephalitis ... vomiting, visual changes
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

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

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
dementia Pathophysiology ... infects the CNS ... mononuclear cells in the CNS ... • Depressive symptoms ... Treatment: • HAART
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... Herpesviruses (MCC: HSV ... Coltivirus Symptoms ... • Cough • Changes ... Acute meningeal signs
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
Signs and Symptoms ... mental status changes ... - Meningitis, encephalitis ... Mental status changes ... Ill, IV, and VI