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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Infection in HIV / AIDS ... should be based ... on clinical presentation ... - Generally >3 ... #AIDS #opportunistic
Live Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal POCUS

Young female patient, severe abdominal pain. +preg test. Pelvic exam followed
+preg test. ... (see below for diagnosis ... Unstable patients should ... at the bedside #3 ... #POCUS #clinical
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
loss of smile 3. ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... #management #neurology
This is a parasternal long axis view of a young patient presenting with 3 days of
presenting with 3 ... Beside ultrasound ... and left atrium should ... #EM #Radiology ... #POCUS #CardiacUS
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Risk factors 3. ... count in the CSF should ... the underlying cause ... correction: Levels 2-3
Blood Culture-Negative Infective Endocarditis (BCNIE)
Definition: No etiology found after 3 separate blood cultures remain negative for
etiology found after 3 ... antimicrobials, clinical ... but important causes ... these bacteria should ... BCNIE Diagnostic
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... NMO-IgG (anti-AQP4) should ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... should be ordered ... #management #neurology
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
treatment of HIV/AIDS ... improves CD4 count in 3- ... be present: • AIDS ... noncompliance • Clinical ... initiation Clinical
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
This patient’s clinical ... was placed on 3 ... secretions and should ... Most commonly caused ... #Radiology #CTChest