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Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

This 81 yo male was referred to our
Zoster Ophthalmicus ... improvement in the rash ... Zoster Ophthalmicus ... steroids (some cases ... Bennett & Bloom
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
- Differential Diagnosis ... to irritation, blood ... or swelling of blood ... zoster ophthalmicus ... #differential #diagnosis
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
- Differential Diagnosis ... Head and neck masses ... auditory nerve (CN ... (80% to 90% of cases ... zoster virus
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Diagnosis Framework ... present in 15% of cases ... antiretroviral therapy Herpes ... Demyelinating disease caused ... #HIV #CNS #Infections
ABG vs VBG: Arterial vs Venous Blood Gases

ABG
PROS: Tells you exactly what the arterial environment looks
Arterial vs Venous Blood ... Gases ABG PROS ... , PaCO2, HCO3) CONS ... #Correlation #Comparison ... #pH #pCO2 #Diagnosis
Acute Purpura Fulminans Skin Rash on Physical Exam 
60 year old male ITP s/p splenectomy 
1d
rigors, diarrhea, nausea ... A key here is what ... Here are a few leading ... Your blood cxs identify ... #clinical #photo
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... 1): • Herpes ... • Varicella-zoster ... Maculopapular rash ... • Uveitis • Rash
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
: • 1400 new cases ... • 75-90% of cases ... that results in CNS ... Abnormal in 50% of cases ... zoster, West Nile
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
exposure can be faster ... maculopapular rash ... Causes purpura & ... TRALI): Leading cause ... #Transfusions #diagnosis
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Infections in HIV-AIDS
Pre-Exposure Prevention of VZV
Treating Varicella Zoster ... health-care provider diagnosis ... of varicella or herpes ... zoster, laboratory ... Uncomplicated Cases