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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 ... should be based on clinical ... Antimicrobial treatment ... Infections in HIV ... encephalopathy #HIV
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
Pathogenesis and clinical ... Signs/Symptoms ... FemoralHead #Fractures #msk ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Dysthesias - Tingling, burning, or painful sensation at
Pathogenesis and clinical ... Hypalgesia - Diminished sensitivity ... CarpalTunnel #Syndrome #pathophysiology ... #msk #overuse
Stress Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Abnormal biomechanics, Repetitive impact activities
=> Repetitive subthreshold mechanical loading
=> Bone strain
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Pathogenesis and clinical ... StressFractures #msk ... #orthopedics #pathophysiology ... #symptoms #signs
Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms
 • Back/Neck Pain
 • Decr Range of motion
 • Abnormal posturing
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Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms ... and vibration later ... Radiculopathy #MSK ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms ... #pathophysiology
Patellofemoral Syndrome - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Knee Pain with possible symptoms of 'catching'
Pathogenesis and clinical ... with possible symptoms ... Patellofemoral #Syndrome #pathophysiology ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms ... #msk
Anaphylaxis: Treatments (Acute)
Additional Info:
 • IV steroids may be considered for prevention of late phase reactions.
Anaphylaxis: Treatments ... Additional Info: • IV ... prevention of late ... Beta-blockers and IV ... #Management #pathophysiology
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
Risk factors: Critical ... : 2 hit mechanism ... ARDS to explain symptoms ... : 33% • Treatment ... CKD, CHF, high rate
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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Pathogenesis and Clinical ... paresthetica • Symptoms ... 3-6 months of symptom ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK ... #pathophysiology
Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia 
Clinical 
 • Caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii (formerly carinil) 
 • Immunocompromised host
jirovecii Pneumonia Clinical ... Immunocompromised host (HIV ... ) • Seen in HIV ... CD4 < 200 • Symptoms ... often elevated Treatment