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CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
PCR 50% sensitive ... lesions • 80% with lung ... Lesions #Brain #differential ... #diagnosis #causes ... #radiology #neurology
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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HIV / AIDS - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... #Infections #differential ... opportunistic #InfectiousDiseases ... #Neurology
AIDS-defining illnesses
 - Candidiasis of the esophagus, bronchi, trachea, or lungs [(but NOT the mouth (thrush)]
bronchi, trachea, or lungs ... Mycobacterium avium complex ... Illnesses #HIV #InfectiousDiseases ... #Diagnosis #List ... #Differential
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... Clindamycin in case of PCN ... • Treatment duration ... Abscess Differential ... Abscess #pulmonary #differential
Persistence of clinically relevant viruses on dry inanimate surfaces

Most common viruses persist on surfaces for days
Type of Virus - Duration ... 7 days Herpes simplex ... 1471-2334-6-130 Kramer ... viruses #surfaces #infectiousdiseases ... #diagnosis #table
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
in HIV - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Lymphadenopathy, CNS ... Pneumonia: • PVL ... #diagnosis #infectiousdiseases
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
(AG) = {Na - (Cl ... Diagnosis: Causes ... acidosis: - CNS ... or restrictive lung ... #Summary #Nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Antibiotics (Bactrim, PCN ... tourniquet / IVF line draw ... Elimination (see Table ... Bicarb<22) - avoid NS ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology