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Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... papilledema • Horner ... history of cancer, HIV ... lyme • Altered mental ... lesion • CNS infection
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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HIV / AIDS - Differential ... headache, altered mental ... Imaging: - MRI ... Demyelinating disease caused ... #differential #
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Bilateral signs ... defined sensory level ... causes need to ... simplex virus, HIV ... management #neurology #differential
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... Herpesviruses (MCC: HSV ... • Varicella-zoster ... Acute meningeal signs ... rav7ks #CNS #Infections
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
-1 RNA level from ... increase in CD4+ cells ... a few months (median ... Leishmaniasis Differential ... Inflammatory #Syndrome #Differential
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... purpura: Strong sign ... primary condition MEDIUM ... oligoclonal bands • MRI ... tract, and often causes