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IDSA Treatment Recommendations for Cryptococcal Meningoencephalitis in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infected Individuals
Induction therapy:
 • AmBd (0.7–1.0
IDSA Treatment Recommendations ... - 4–6 weeks Alternatives ... Meningoencephalitis #IDSA ... #Treatment #management ... #meningitis #cryptococcus
Plantar Reflex (Babinski) Equivalents
Plantar toe reflex - Babinski - Move an object along the lateral aspect
Plantar Reflex ( ... - Oppenheim - Press ... and release #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #PhysicalExam ... #Equivalents #Alternatives
IDSA Treatment Recommendations for Cryptococcal Meningoencephalitis in Transplant Recipients
Induction therapy:
 • liposomal AmB (3–4 mg/kg per
IDSA Treatment Recommendations ... day) 2 weeks Alternatives ... Meningoencephalitis #IDSA ... #Treatment #management ... #meningitis #cryptococcus
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
and Management ... often ordered in reflex ... (IDSA 2021): ... bid x 10d - Alternative ... /severe CDI IDSA
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection and Disease in HIV-AIDS
Treating LTBI (to prevent TB disease)
Indications:
IDSA Recommendations ... mg PO daily Alternative ... and molecular diagnostic ... TB • Please refer ... Prevention #Treatment #management
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
Fluconazole CRYPTOCOCCUS ... level, presence of cryptococcal ... CSF and serum Cryptococcal ... infection (~40%) • Meningitis ... #Management #Infections