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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 ... HIV / AIDS - Differential ... should be based on clinical ... Infections in HIV ... #CNS #Infections
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
CNS symptoms ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... Venous duplex or CTA ... • Liver lesions ... node biopsy • Clinical
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... history of cancer, HIV ... and signs (e.g., fever ... Space-occupying brain lesion ... • CNS infection
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Lung Infections ... in HIV - Differential ... • CT: Halo sign ... Lymphadenopathy, CNS ... #differential #
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... reddish-purple lesions ... Red Flags: • Fever ... deficiency Work
Cold Agglutinin Disease

3 Types of Cold Sensitive Antibodies:
  1. Cold Agglutinins (CAD)
  2. Donath-Landsteiner
Agglutinin Syndrome (CAS ... Clinical Presentation ... Mycoplasma, EBV, HIV ... younger pts) Differential ... Symptoms: High fevers
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
noncompliance • Clinical ... initiation Clinical ... pleural effusions, CNS ... Leishmaniasis Differential ... Inflammatory #Syndrome #Differential
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... : HSV 1): • Herpes ... • Headache • Fever ... • Common clinical ... #Infections #differential
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
polymicrobial infection ... Lung Abscess - Clinical ... : • 80% have fever ... seen • Chest CT ... stable residual lesion
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Nodular or cavitary lesions ... Pulmonary Disease: Clinical ... Lung Disease: • Clinical ... Imaging, high res CT ... #differential #