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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV-AIDS Patients
Cytomegalovirus (CMV): double-stranded DNA virus, herpesvirus family.
CMV infection: virus isolation or detection
antigenemia test ... 50 or less: • Neurologic ... Encephalitis, Myelitis ... #HIV #AIDS #diagnosis ... #differential #
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Hyperreflexia develops later ... signs and/or symptoms ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... , HIV, Hep A/B/CMV ... #neurology #differential
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... • Examine for signs ... flexed at the elbow ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Diagnosis Framework ... • Symptoms and signs ... - Transverse myelitis ... VZV, HSV, HIV, CMV ... #neurology #differential
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Varicella-zoster virus • CMV ... Arboviruses: - West ... unilateral or bilateral ... Acute meningeal signs ... #diagnosis #neurology