4 results
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
↑ sIL-2R >2400 Ul ... +: Virus (EBV, CMV ... , HHV8,...), Bacteria ... or biologics (CMV ... immune deficiency, Drugs
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
and petechiae Causes ... - Cytotoxic drugs ... - EBV - CMV ... Cytomegalovirus (CMV ... Treatment:
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
intraocular levels of drug ... control of the infection ... until steady state ... opportunistic #infections ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
polymicrobial infection ... Leukocytosis, anemia ... antibiotics once stable ... Cavitation > 6 cm ... shows a small, stable