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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Principles of HIV-Associated ... should be based on clinical ... altered mental status ... periventricular areas ... of the abducens nerve
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

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

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
and infects the CNS ... in the early stages ... mononuclear cells in the CNS ... Clinical Presentation ... : The clinical
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Clinical ... • Weakness: Starts ... GQ1b IgG Antibody associated ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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MINIMIZE INs: ... high aldosterone states ... Early nephrologv ... consult may be associated ... Fluid #Balance #management
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
think about three clinical ... diagnoses associated ... CN III palsy 2. ... eyelid: • Third nerve ... Differential #Diagnosis #ophthalmology