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Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
Hydatid disease is caused ... definitive host; the infection ... #clinical #NEJM ... liver #hepatic #radiology ... #CT #ultrasonography
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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should be based on clinical ... enhancement on CT ... Demyelinating disease caused ... "punched-out" cystic ... opportunistic #InfectiousDiseases
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
status NTM Cause ... Pulmonary Disease: Clinical ... Lung Disease: • Clinical ... Imaging, high res CT ... differential #diagnosis #infectiousdiseases
Amebic Liver Abscess- ...Computed tomography of the abdomen performed after the administration of contrast material revealed
stool confirmed infection ... ingestion of amebic cysts ... #NEJM #amebic #liver ... #abscess #clinical ... #radiology #CT
Vertebral Hydatidosis- Physical examination revealed impaired sensation in both legs and weak foot flexion. Laboratory tests
testing revealed cystic ... Infection can cause ... cystic lesions ... #clinical #radiology ... #MRI #NEJM #vertebral
Disseminated Actinomycosis- ...Computed tomography of the chest and abdomen revealed multiple pulmonary nodules (Panel A) associated
progressive bacterial infection ... caused by actinomyces ... #NEJM #clinical ... #radiology #CT #