CRACKCast E132 – HIV Infection and AIDS - a podcast by The CanadiEM.org Team

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