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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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CNS Opportunistic ... Most CNS opportunistic ... opportunistic infections ... • CNS opportunistic ... Infections in HIV
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Bacterial Enteric Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Bacterial Enteric Illness:
 • Antimicrobial
Enteric Infections ... in HIV-AIDS Preventing ... • In rare cases ... (CDI): • Vancomycin ... Treatment #management #opportunistic
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Coccidiodomycosis in HIV-AIDS
Treating Mild Infections (Such As Focal Pneumonia or asymptomatic patients
Coccidiodomycosis in HIV-AIDS ... patients with positive ... serology and CD4 ... Coccidiodomycosis #IDSA #Prevention ... Treatment #management #opportunistic
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
• 10-20% of HIV-infected ... a decrease in HIV ... , bacterial superinfection ... pleural effusions, CNS ... unintentional weight loss, nausea
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... Herpesviruses (MCC: HSV ... • Gram stain: Positive ... Singh @rav7ks #CNS ... #diagnosis #neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... Statins - ETOH - Infection ... - Viral (HIV, Influenza ... Myoglobinuria: UA positive ... Monitor potassium
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
VBG (acidosis), CK ... only if no clear cause ... Bicarb<22) - avoid NS ... Management #Treatment #potassium ... #nephrology #K