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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Infection in HIV / AIDS ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Principles of HIV-Associated ... Periventricular regions; associated ... #AIDS #opportunistic
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
• Metabolic alkalosis ... disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... • Bleeding • Cardiac ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology #Medications
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive ... • Depressive symptoms ... Diagnosis: MRI ... disorder #dementia #AIDS ... #Neurology
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
• Fever: hospitalized pts but
3-12% • Cardiac ... incr in 27-75% • PCT ... , IL-6, TNF-a) associated ... Evaluation #Guide #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Protocol
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
fluctuations PRES-Associated ... Neurological symptoms ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... #management #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... Antibiotics (Bactrim, PCN ... tourniquet / IVF line draw ... line, stabilizes cardiac ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Differential Diagnosis ... : • ANCA-associated ... Cytopenias • Cardiac ... Induced Lupus: • Symptoms ... activation and/or medications