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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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CNS Infection in ... - Differential Diagnosis ... cells per μL • Diagnosis ... Antimicrobial treatment ... #diagnosis #AIDS
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Algorithm Normal ... Panhypopituitarism Treatment ... CRF) • Infection ... Cystic Fibrosis, CHF ... Anorexia Nervosa • CNS
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... virus 1 and 2 • Varicella-zoster ... pressure • Gram stain ... Gram stain: Previous ... Singh @rav7ks #CNS
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
Histoplasmosis Diagnosis ... Direct fungal stain ... especially the CNS ... MC: CNS CSF: • ... India ink prep CSF
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 ... early stages of infection ... Diagnosis: MRI ... : • Increased CSF ... Treatment: • HAART
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
of a previously diagnosed ... HIV-infected patients starting ... pleural effusions, CNS ... ulceration • Varicella ... Guidelines recommend starting
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Imaging and more ... & Dry) is the treatment ... #algorithm #management ... table #foamed #heartfailure ... #chf #criticalcare