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Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Algorithm • 40- ... Pearls: • IDA ... differentiate IDA ... modifications Algorithm ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Isospora belli Infection in HIV-AIDS
Treating Isospora belli Infection
General Management Considerations:
 • Fluid
IDSA Recommendations ... mg) PO (or IV) BID ... days Chronic Maintenance ... Discontinuation of Chronic Maintenance ... IsosporaBelli #IDSA
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Penicillium marneffei Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Penicilliosis (Primary
IDSA Recommendations ... itraconazolea 200 mg PO BID ... followed by chronic maintenance ... Penicilliosis #IDSA
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... ↑ induction & maintenance ... 5-ASA brands Algorithm ... Mild #Moderate #Algorithm ... #treatment #IBD
Alcohol Use Disorder - Maintenance Treatment
Naltrexone (first line) - First line for most people without contraindications
Use Disorder - Maintenance ... Dosing: Goal 150 mg BID ... opioid treatment program ... Use #Disorder #Maintenance
Ulcerative Proctitis
Proctitis:
 • Affects 1/3 patients
 • Predictors of extension:
     - Disease
Alternative Dx: IBS ... effective for maintenance ... Ulcerative #Proctitis #IBD ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
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IDSA Recommendations ... clinically improved Maintenance ... for 3 days, then BID ... Histoplasmosis #IDSA
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
IDSA Recommendations ... Followed by Chronic Maintenance ... Valganciclovir 900 mg PO BID ... Cytomegalovirus #CMV #IDSA