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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV-AIDS Patients
Cytomegalovirus (CMV): double-stranded DNA virus, herpesvirus family.
CMV infection: virus isolation or detection
of symptoms or signs ... and CD4 50 or less ... Retinitis (Most common cause ... Pancreatitis • Pulmonary ... #diagnosis #differential
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Heat Stroke - Differential ... pain or spasm - legs ... blisters on the skin ... → Syncope • Signs ... #diagnosis #causes
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Infections in HIV - Differential ... • CT: Halo sign ... Infections #HIV #AIDS ... #pulmonary #differential ... #diagnosis #infectiousdiseases
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... purpura: Strong sign ... arthralgia, arm/leg ... tract, and often causes ... purpura (lower legs
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Ankles, lower legs ... associated with signs ... honey-colored crusts ... macerated areas with satellite ... dermatology #rash #differential
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
status NTM Cause ... • Skin & Soft ... • M genavense Skin ... NTM #Infections #differential ... #diagnosis #infectiousdiseases