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zkadhem - 05-12-09 22:59
HIV patient presented with umblicated maculo papular skin lesion.
1- What is the differential diagnosis?
2- Tests?
3-Treatment?
zkadhem - 05-12-09 22:59
HIV patient presented with umblicated maculo papular skin lesion.
1- What is the differential diagnosis?
2- Tests?
3-Treatment?
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Re: HIV harry206 - 05-13-09 03:01 1) Differential:
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Cryptococcus
2) SO first test in HIV pt with umblicated maculo papular skin lesion is cryptococcal antigen test -------->If positive ---> Cryptococcus
----> If negative ----> Molluscum Contagiosum
3) Treatment:
Cryptococcus: Fluconazole
Molluscum Contagiosum: Curettage
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