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Pulmonary Infections in HIV-AIDS
Bacterial: 
 • No organism identified, Strep pneumoniae, H. influenzae, S.aureus, Streptococcus Grp
Evaluation: Imaging ... (CXR +/- High res ... CT chest scan), ... HIVAIDS #workup #diagnosis ... #evaluation #differential
Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Red Flags:
 • Fever, night sweats, chills (infection)
 • Weight loss,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... sweats, chills (infection ... ) • Abnormal CXR ... refer + order CT ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pulmonary Renal Syndrome

Definition: Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + Glomerulonephritis
Presentation (Pulmonary and renal manifestations can occur weeks apart):
Disease-specific testing ... , C3, C4, anti-CCP ... • CXR (diffuse ... high resolution chest ... CT • Bronchoscopy
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Physical stigmata of cor ... parenchyma Diagnosis ... CT) • Broncho-arterial ... Bronchiectasis #pulmonary #differential ... #diagnosis
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
polymicrobial infection ... necrosis (7-14 days later ... Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... CT Lung Abscess
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
History of EBV infection ... Serum Copper • Chest ... Mediastinal mass) • CT ... Immunohistochemical studies (to differentiate ... physical exam, CT
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
• Dyspnea, • Chest ... Diagnosis Of NTM ... Clinical (Symptoms, Imaging ... , high res CT) ... #differential #
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Lung Infections ... in HIV - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... • CT: Halo sign ... weight loss • Imaging
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... • Abdominal imaging ... ESR, +/- CRP • CT ... Additional tests for infection ... Origin #Workup #diagnosis