8. Infections of the Immunosuppressed Flashcards
1
Q
The most common opportunistic infection in patients with AIDS
A
Toxoplasmosis
2
Q
The most common fungal infection (in people with AIDS)
A
Cryptococcus
3
Q
HIV encephalitis CD4 count
A
CD4 < 200
4
Q
HIV Encephalitis MRI
A
Symmetric increased T2/FLAIR in the deep white matter
spare the subcortical U-fibers
Normal T1
No enhancemnet
+ Atrophy
5
Q
Asymmetric Bright T2
Dark T1
+ U fibers
A
Progressive Multifocal
Leukoencephalopathy (PML):
6
Q
Periventricular bright T2
Thin ependymla enhancement
A
CMV
7
Q
Right enhancement + Edema
No restricted diffusion
A
Toxoplasmosis
8
Q
Dilated Perivascular spaces
Basilar menningitis
A
Cryptococcus
