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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 ... ..), Bacteria (Mycobacteria ... Drugs, Unknown cause ... Treatment: •
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
whenever feasible, treatment ... effective for treatment ... control of the infection ... until steady state ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

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

What?
• Aplastic anemia
and petechiae Causes ... - EBV - CMV ... Parvovirus B19 • Mycobacteria ... aplastic anemia Treatment ... oncology #hematology #diagnosis
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
polymicrobial infection ... antibiotics once stable ... Cavitation > 6 cm ... shows a small, stable ... #differential #causes
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
• A state of hyperinflammatory ... of a previously diagnosed ... organizing PNA • Mycobacterium ... keratitis, iritis • CMV ... unintentional weight loss, nausea
COVID-19 - A Seattle Intensivist's One-Page Cheat-Sheet on COVID-19 v2.7 Updated March 26 2020

(v2.7) incorporating newer
Wuhan Virus") • Infection ... • Virus: SARS-CoV ... 31 • First US case ... emergency 2020-3-12 Diagnosis ... unilateral* • POCUS
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection and Disease in HIV-AIDS
Treating LTBI (to prevent TB disease)
Indications:
Recommendations for Treating Mycobacterium ... and molecular diagnostic ... Please refer to the table ... #LTBI #Mycobacterium ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Disseminated Mycobacterium Avium Complex in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Disseminated
Treating Disseminated Mycobacterium ... please refer to Table ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... opportunistic #infections ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
incisions, 15 cm ... progressive inflammatory infection ... • Diagnosis: ... #Emergencies #diagnosis ... #management #treatment
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Infections in HIV-AIDS
Pre-Exposure Prevention of VZV
health-care provider diagnosis ... vaccine virus, treatment ... varicella vaccine Treatment ... Uncomplicated Cases ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology