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Infectious Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency
Anatomical distribution of vessels to the adrenal makes the gland prone to
and inflammation are ... canimorsus • Virus: HIV ... #differential #diagnosis ... #endocrinology ... #infectiousdiseases
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... cells per μL • Diagnosis ... Multiple infections are ... #differential #diagnosis ... opportunistic #InfectiousDiseases
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
from RTA type IV ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... hydroxylase antibodies are ... addisons #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
- Diagnosis and ... fungal infection, HIV ... ketoconazole, etomidate) Symptoms ... aldosterone levels are ... #Management #Endocrinology
Dermatomyositis (DM) and Polymyositis (PM): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Elevated Antinuclear Antibodies: Anti-Jo-1, Anti-OJ, Anti-Mi2, Anti-SRP, Anti-EJ,
regeneration, diffuse CD8 ... primarily deltoids and hip ... Polymyositis #PM #Diagnosis ... #Pathophysiology ... #Signs #Symptoms
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
dementia Pathophysiology ... • Depressive symptoms ... lesions, which are ... Diagnosis: MRI ... and with low CD4
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
patient has good renal ... ketone bodies are ... Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... DiabeticKetoacidosis #DKA #pathophysiology ... #endocrinology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Takayasu: - Age ... temporal artery - Age ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... Lab Tests: • CBC