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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Opportunistic Infections ... : • Most CNS opportunistic ... • CNS opportunistic ... - Generally >3 cm ... and <25% culture positive
Blurry vision in a patient with HIV/AIDS
Anterior Segment:
 • Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
 • Keratitis (HSV, Staph,
retinopathy* • CMV ... retinitis* • Acute ... ) (VZV > HSV, CMV ... seen with lower CD4 ... Blurry #vision #HIVAIDS
Blood Disorders - Markers and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Acute
 • Myloid (AML) - CD13, CD33, CD34,
Diagnosis Algorithm Acute ... Lymphadenopathy, CNS ... - T-cell - CD7 ... , CD3 Chronic ... CD23, o CML
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Penicillium marneffei Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Penicilliosis (Primary
Patients with CD4 ... Primary Prophylaxis: CD4 ... Treating Acute Infection ... Treatment #management #opportunistic ... #infections #HIVAIDS
Acute Retroviral Syndrome
Acute Retroviral Syndrome is the symptomatic presentation of acute human immunodeficiency virus infection

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Acute Retroviral ... Presentations: • Opportunistic ... during transient CD4 ... in which case opportunistic ... Cytomegalovirus (CMV
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis) in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Clinical Disease
Indication:  Individuals
disease and tested positive ... patients with acute ... Preferred Therapy for Acute ... Treatment #management #opportunistic ... #infections #HIVAIDS
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
pulmonary etc) • CNS ... -> PNS -> NMJ - ... Impairment: • Acute ... Coxsackie, HIV, CMV ... Up: • Chem: CPK
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Isospora belli Infection in HIV-AIDS
Treating Isospora belli Infection
General Management Considerations:
 • Fluid
Preferred Therapy for Acute ... Alternative Therapy For Acute ... Patients with CD4 ... Treatment #management #opportunistic ... #infections #HIVAIDS
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... Varicella-zoster virus • CMV ... Symptoms: • Acute ... • Gram stain: Positive ... Singh @rav7ks #CNS
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
previously diagnosed opportunistic ... of preexisting opportunistic ... pleural effusions, CNS ... keratitis, iritis • CMV ... • Treat for opportunistic