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OPPORT/UNISTIC INFECTIONS _HIV
Cyptococcosis - What is it and its s/s, Tx |
Systemic fungal infection
s/s fever, HA, malaise, n/v, altered mental status, stiff neck, TX: antifungals |
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OPPORT/UNISTIC INFECTIONS _HIV
Mycobaterium Avium Complex (MAC) |
Most common systemic bacterial infection
Found in soil, foods, animals Affects mostly GI and Respir., but can affect any organ - *not contagious. Tx with antibiotics |
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OPPORT/UNISTIC INFECTIONS _HIV
Others |
TB (full blown) - espec with CD4 < 200
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OPPORT/UNISTIC INFECTIONS _HIV
Bacterial Infection Bacillary Angiomatosis (BA) |
From fleas (from cats) or cat scratch. s/s: skin lesions - papule/plaques.
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OPPORT/UNISTIC INFECTIONS _HIV
Viral Infection Cytomegalovirus |
Transmitted mainly by: blood and bodily fluids. s/s stomatitis, esophagitis, gastritis, colitis, bloody diarrhea, pain, wt. loss.
Complication: retinitis, which can lead to blindness. |
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Opportunistic Infections - HIV
Viral Infections Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy |
Progressive deterioration of the white matter of the brain
s/s: weakness and progressive impaired speech, vision and motor function. No effective treatment. TRY TO KEEP VIRAL LOAD LOW AS POSSIBLE |
