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A 2 year old boy, recently diagnosed with HIV presents with cough, fever and cervical lymphadenopathy weeks after starting antiretroviral therapy. The chest x-ray shows new pulmonary infiltrates and repeat bloods show an improved CD 4 count. What is the most likely reason for this clinical presentation?

A 9 year old boy presents with a unilateral headache which occurs twice a week for the past 6 months. It is not associated with visual or auditory symptoms. The headache lasts about 2 hours and sometimes it is associated with nausea and vomiting. It is relieved by sleep or by painkillers. His systemic examination is normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 6 year old boy presents with an acute loss of ability to stand. This was preceded by a dramatic onset of headache. On examination he has short stature, microcephaly and bifid right thumb. He is alert and has a power of 2/5 on his right upper limb, 5/5 on the left upper limb, 3/5 on the right lower limb and 5/5 on his left lower limb.  What is the most likely cause of his limb weaknesses?

A 7 year old boy presents with a sudden difficulty in unbuttoning his shirt and dysarthria. On examination he has an ataxic gait and mild generalized hypotonia. What would be suggestive of a benign self limiting condition in this patient?

All sauces should have more salt and pepper to overpower  it entree.

The chef making the soup should _________ the soup frequently as it cooks to see if any other seasoning is require.

What cuts are the major components in making a soup stock?

Clear vegetable soup are based on clear __________.

For a soup that has become too thin, a small amount of __________ may be added.

If the soup is allowed to boil, if it is not properly skimmed during preparation, or it it is cooled and /or stored improperly. A broth may develop a ___________.