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All patients with suspected hearing loss require formal audiologic testing to characterize the nature (conductive, sensorineural, mixed) and extent of the loss. Early treatment is essential, as is early habilitation for those in whom the hearing... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... Infections
Bacterial
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Salmonella spp.
Haemophilus influenzae
Staphylococcus aureus
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... Candidiasis, esophageal, bronchial, tracheal, pulmonary
Extrapulmonary cryptococcosis
Extrapulmonary coccidioidomycosis
Extrapulmonary or disseminated histoplasmosis
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... 1. Hoeprich PD, Jordan CM, Ronald AR: Infectious Diseases: A Treatise of Infectious Processes, 5/e. Philadelphia: JB Lippincott Co, 1994.
2. Kelley WN. Textbook of Internal Medicine, 3/e. Philadelphia: Lippincott–Raven,
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... Superficial Cutaneous Infections
Molluscum contagiosum
HSV I and II
Cutaneous HPV
Condyloma
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... Oral or Oropharynx
Infections
Candida spp.
HSV
CMV
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... Red Blood Cell Disorders
Etiologies of anemia
HIV infection
M. avium complex infection
Parvovirus B19 infection
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... Retinitis
CMV
Toxoplasmosis
VZV
Fungal (especially C. neoformans and H. capsulatum)
Treponema
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... Infections
Pneumonia or pneumonitis
Bacterial
S. pneumoniae
H. influenzae
S.
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... Meningitis
Infections
Acute HIV infection
Bacteria, especially S. pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenzae
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... Kaposi's sarcoma
Lymphoma, especially NHL, primary CNS lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease
Cervical cancer
Squamous cell cancer of the skin
Anogenital
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... The environment contains thousands of pathogenic microorganisms — viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Ordinarily, we protect ourselves from infectious organisms and other harmful invaders through an elaborate network of... Host defense system ... Antigens ... B lymphocytes ... T lymphocytes ... Macrophages ... Cytokines ... Complement system ... Polymorphonuclear leukocytes ... Immune disorders ... Hypersensitivity disorders ... Type I hypersensitivity (allergic disorders)
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... Initially, this cancer of the lymphatic cell wall was described as a rare blood vessel sarcoma, occurring mostly in elderly Italian and Jewish men. In recent years, the incidence of Kaposi's sarcoma has risen dramatically along with the incidence of acquired... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a serious secondary immunodeficiency disorder caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Both diseases are characterized by the progressive destruction of cell-mediated (T-cell) immunity with subsequent effects on humoral (B-cell) immunity... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Kaposi’s sarcoma, a cancer of the lymphatic cell wall, affects tissues under the skin or mucous membranes that line the mouth, nose, and anus. In recent years, the incidence of Kaposi’s sarcoma has risen dramatically along with the incidence of human... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... One of the most widely publicized diseases, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the marked progressive failure of the immune system. Although it’s characterized by gradual destruction of cell-mediated (T-cell) immunity,... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS) — also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic Epstein-Barr virus [EBV], benign myalgic encephalomyelitis, and “Yuppie flu” — is typically marked by debilitating fatigue, neurologic... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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Brian Kit, MD
What to Do - Take Action
Epidemiology
Perinatal transmission is the most common source of HIV infection among
infants and children in the United States, accounting for >90% of children ... Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing
in Pregnancy ... Medication Strategy to Prevent Perinatal
Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency
Virus ... Newborn Care ... Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Testing of Human Immunodeficiency
Virus-Exposed Infants ... Suggested Readings
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... Richard M. Rutstein, MD Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection - BASICS Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection - description HIV-1 and HIV-2 are the etiologic agents of HIV infection and AIDS. ... Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection - DIAGNOSIS ... Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection - TREATMENT ... Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection - FOLLOW UP ... Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection - bibliography ... Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection - CODES ... Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection - FAQ
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... Kristen Feemster, MDSarah E. Winters, MDJane Lavelle, MD Human Papilloma Virus - BASICS Human Papilloma Virus - description Members of the Papovaviridae family, the human papilloma viruses cause warts of the skin and mucous ... Human Papilloma Virus - DIAGNOSIS ... Human Papilloma Virus - TREATMENT ... Human Papilloma Virus - bibliography ... Human Papilloma Virus - CODES ... Human Papilloma Virus - FAQ
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... Kathleen E. Sullivan. MD, PhD Immune Deficiency - BASICS Immune Deficiency - description Immunodeficiencies represent a defect in host defense. Can be either congenital or acquired ... Immune Deficiency - DIAGNOSIS ... Immune Deficiency - TREATMENT ... Immune Deficiency - FOLLOW UP ... Immune Deficiency - bibliography ... Immune Deficiency - CODES ... Immune Deficiency - FAQ
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... Adda Grimberg, MD Acquired Hypothyroidism - BASICS Acquired Hypothyroidism - description Hypothyroidism that occurs after the neonatal period Acquired Hypothyroidism - epidemiology Acquired ... Acquired Hypothyroidism - DIAGNOSIS ... Acquired Hypothyroidism - TREATMENT ... Acquired Hypothyroidism - FOLLOW UP ... Acquired Hypothyroidism - bibliography ... Acquired Hypothyroidism - CODES ... Acquired Hypothyroidism - FAQ
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... Epidemiology
Certain generalizations regarding the etiology of pediatric pneumonia can be
made. Viruses cause most lower respiratory diseases in younger children and
include respiratory syncytial virus, influenza A and B, parainfluenza... Presentation ... Diagnosis ... Neonatal Pneumonia ... Pneumonia in the First 3 Months of Life ... Pneumonia in Children 4 Months to 5 Years of Age
... Pneumonia in Children 5 Years of Age and Older
... Treatment of Community-acquired Pneumonia ... Parapneumonic Effusions and Empyema ... Selected Readings ... Pictures
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The treatment of HIV can be very complex with medicines that have to be taken several times a day. Now there are medicines that can be taken once a...
In an effort to keep pace with new treatments and clinical practice, the government convenes a panel of experts to develop recommendations for the...
When people with HIV have good access to health care, they can expect to live long and well. That's because doctors have learned to combine drugs...
Lipodystrophy is a condition that many people with HIV develop. Their appearance can change dramatically and they may experience dangerous...