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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... • CNS opportunistic ... cells per μL • Diagnosis ... and <25% culture positive ... #differential #diagnosis
Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia 
Clinical 
 • Caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii (formerly carinil) 
 • Immunocompromised host
• Seen in HIV positive ... patients with CD4 ... PJP #Pneumonia #Diagnosis ... #Management
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
opportunistic infection ... of preexisting opportunistic ... resistance • New opportunistic ... • Treat for opportunistic ... #Management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... Framework and Management ... Myoglobinuria: UA positive ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Management #causes
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
NXP-2 antibody positive ... of anti-NXP-2-positive ... three days #AntiNXP2DM ... #AntiNXP2 #Dermatomyositis ... #diagnosis #management
Statin Induced Muscle Toxicity - Summary

Clinical Presentation:
 • Elevations of serum creatine kinase with proximal myalgia
from a seated position ... Atorvastatin Diagnosis ... : • CK: - SAMS ... toxicity #myopathy #diagnosis ... #management #treatment
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Toxoplasma gondii Encephalitis in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
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Toxoplasma IgG positive ... patients with CD4 ... Prevention #Treatment #opportunistic ... infections #HIVAIDS #management
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis ... and Management ... signs/symptoms, positive ... only available at CDC ... #Management #Treatment
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Coccidiodomycosis in HIV-AIDS
Treating Mild Infections (Such As Focal Pneumonia or asymptomatic patients
patients with positive ... serology and CD4 ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... #opportunistic
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Infections in HIV-AIDS
Pre-Exposure Prevention of VZV
patients with CD4 ... health-care provider diagnosis ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... #opportunistic