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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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HIV / AIDS - Differential ... less than 200 cells ... enhancement on CT ... periventricular areas ... differential #diagnosis #AIDS
Decompression Sickness - The physical examination revealed diffuse violaceous skin mottling over his trunk and arms
and vomiting as well ... #Clinical #Derm ... #Pneumatosis #CT ... #NEJM
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 CNS ○ ... Infected cells - ... volume • Patchy areas ... disorder #dementia #AIDS
Tinea Capitis in a Newborn- A 3-week-old male newborn was brought to the pediatrician with three
hyperkeratotic central areas ... #clinical #photo ... #NEJM #tinea #capitis ... #ringworm #derm
Melanoma of the Foot - The physical examination revealed a well-defined, fleshy, reddish plaque measuring 2
examination revealed a well-defined ... surface and black areas ... #Clinical #Derm ... Melanoma #Foot #NEJM
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
chest pain (LR + NS ... Total white blood cell ... Uremia (blood urea ... count < 4,000 cells ... radiograph or CT
Glucagonoma-Associated Rash - The rash involved the arms, genitals, and buttocks and had progressed to the
tissue revealed a well-circumscribed ... Clinical #HONC #Derm ... Rash #Microscopy #CT ... #NEJM
Squamous-Cell Carcinoma of the Lung- ...Physical examination revealed decreased air entry in the base of the
Squamous-Cell Carcinoma ... that were in his breast ... #NEJM #clinical ... #radiology #CT # ... squamous #cell #
Pyoderma Gangrenosum in Ulcerative Colitis- ...left chest (Panel A) and leg (Panel B). The physical examination
mixed inflammatory-cell ... #clinical #photo ... #NEJM #pyoderma ... ulcerative #colitis #derm
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Bartonella Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preferred Therapy
For Bacillary Angiomatosis, Peliosis Hepatis, Bacteremia, and Osteomyelitis:
Infections in HIV-AIDS ... Involving the CNS ... Indication for Long-Term ... count remains <200 cells