India HIV Case Discussion - Case #2 Patient with nodular skin lesions
 

presented April 16, 2008

 
Case Description:
43yo male HIV+ x6mos presents with skin coloured lesions over body x4mos and headache x1mos

Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss what infections are likely to present with nodular skin lesions in an HIV-infected person.
2. Describe risk of lepromatous leprosy and HIV co-infection.
3. Identify diagnostic procedures helpful in diagnosing nodular skin lesions in HIV-infected adults.
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1. Which of the following is LEAST likely to present with nodular skin lesions in an HIV-infected patient?

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2. True or False: In co-infected patients, HIV infection is associated with a higher risk of lepromatous leprosy.

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3. Which of the following diagnostic procedures is MOST helpful in determining the diagnosis of nodular skin lesions in HIV-infected adults?