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Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
• Predisposing conditions ... Disease: Clinical ... Imaging, high res CT ... NTM #Infections #differential ... #diagnosis #infectiousdiseases
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
CT: Halo sign ... Exam: Can be normal ... Infections #HIV #AIDS ... #pulmonary #differential ... #diagnosis #infectiousdiseases
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis Framework ... purpura: Strong sign ... strength & enzymes normal ... or as primary condition ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
as a condition ... ECG is vital while ... #diagnosis #differential ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
symptoms • Rheumatologic ... has five major clinical ... yeast • At risk: AIDS ... level • A low or normal ... ) #Mycoses #InfectiousDiseases