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CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Enteroviruses (e.g ... : HSV 1): • Herpes ... simplex virus 1 ... virus • CMV • EBV ... #diagnosis #neurology
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
short course of treatment ... -HSV-PCR is generally ... provide empiric treatment ... than bacterial meningitis ... awaiting an HSV PCR
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Antimicrobial treatment ... hemorrhage • CSF PCR ... Toxoplasma gondii PCR ... • JC-virus PCR ... Enhancement • PCR
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Attempt if high risk ... Prednisone 5mg/kg ... symptoms, or> 1 ... initiation • Differential ... fluid overload, PCC
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
weakness in: 1. ... life-threatening Differential ... Miller Fischer and PCB ... Findings: 1. ... diagnosis #management #neurology
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Acute Diarrhea (>3 BM ... Epidemiology: • #1 ... Lowest Risk: Tetracyclines ... non-toxigenic • Stool PCR ... IV x 1 - Adjunct
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
pneumonia • DM risk ... Pathophysiology: 1. ... Clindamycin in case of PCN ... Lung Abscess Differential ... • Vasculitis (e.g
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential ... Ab • Anti-Jo-1 ... • ANA < 20 % IBM ... enzymes • Anti-Jo-1 ... Other Diseases: • PBC