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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... (HLH) Pathophysiology ... +++: Virus (EBV, ... Unknown cause Treatment ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ... Diagnosis: HLH signs ... can mimic common infections ... : • Infection ... #hematology
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Infections in HIV-AIDS
Pre-Exposure Prevention of VZV
IDSA Recommendations ... for Preventing ... , treatment with ... #Zoster #VZV #IDSA ... #Prevention #Treatment
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis - Illness Script
 • Epidemiology: Asian men age 20-30 with hyperthyroidism of any
cold exposure, infection ... and menses • Pathophysiology ... hormone • Symptoms/signs ... or high T3 • Treatment ... propranolol for prevention
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infections in HIV-AIDS
Treating Orolabial Lesions (Duration: 5–10 days)
IDSA Recommendations ... Herpes Simplex Virus ... • Continue treatment ... HerpesSimplex #HSV #IDSA ... #Prevention #Treatment
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Pathophysiology ... response preceding infection ... COVID 19 - Zika virus ... Treatment: • Plasmapheresis ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... • Bilateral signs ... zoster, West Nile virus ... Herpes simplex virus ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment