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CRACKCast E132 – HIV Infection and AIDS

Dec 4, 2017

Core Questions:

  1. Define AIDS
  2. List 5 risk factors for AIDS
  3. List 10 AIDS-defining conditions
  4. Describe 3 serum tests for HIV
  5. List 6 Ddx for respiratory infections in HIV
  6. Describe the presentation and treatment of PCP pneumonia
  7. Describe an approach to diagnosis and management of CNS infections in AIDS
  8. List 5 causes of odynophagia in HIV
  9. List 6 causes of diarrhea in the HIV patient
  10. Describe HAART therapy
  11. Describe prophylaxis of opportunistic infections in HIV

WiseCracks:

  1. Risk stratify exposure to HIV
  2. What is Coccidiomycosis?
  3. Name common ART agents and their adverse effects