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Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Localized: 
 • Cervical: EBV, CMV, HIV, Toxo, TB, Lymphoma, Head /
, CMV, HIV, Toxo ... scratch, Tularemia), Breast ... Infection: Acute HIV ... Angioimmunoblastic T-cell ... Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs
Elevated Transaminases / Transaminitis - Differential Diagnosis

 • Infectious: HAV, HCV, HEV, EBV, HSV, CMV
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• Infectious: HAV ... , HCV, HEV, EBV, ... HSV, CMV • Neoplasm ... Infiltration- often breast ... CA, small cell
Decompression Sickness - The physical examination revealed diffuse violaceous skin mottling over his trunk and arms
mottling over his ... and vomiting as well ... Clinical #Derm #EM ... #Pneumatosis #CT ... #NEJM
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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/ AIDS - Differential ... enhancement on CT ... periventricular areas ... effect/Edema • EBV ... differential #diagnosis #AIDS
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

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

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
invades mononuclear cells ... CNS ○ Infected cells ... that are less well-defined ... volume • Patchy areas ... disorder #dementia #AIDS
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Penicillium marneffei Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Penicilliosis (Primary
Infections in HIV-AIDS ... CD4 count <100 cells ... particular in rural areas ... CD4 count >100 cells ... to 5 mg/kg/day IV
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
EBV, HSV, CMV, ... Infiltration: Often breast ... CA, small cell ... fibrosis, Sickle cell ... intestines, white blood cells
Causes of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Acute increase
Necrosis (Epithelial cell ... multiple myeloma) • Urate ... • Drugs • HIV ... Glomerulonephritis • Anti-GBM
Vibrio vulnificus Infection- At the time of presentation, hemorrhagic bullae measuring 3.5 by 4.5 cm had
on the palm of his ... contaminated seawater, as well ... #clinical #photo ... #NEJM #vibrio #
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
to impaired B-cell ... - gastric and breast ... Chest CT: • Ground-glass ... Management: • Lifelong IV ... Epstein-Barr syndrome, HIV