Also known as: AIDS
Young woman repeatedly refuses HIV testing despite AIDS-defining illnesses including Kaposi sarcoma lesions and toxoplasmosis, fearing family stigma. Eventually consents to testing after counseling about treatment options and the stigma patients faced in the 1980s.
Also known as: Parasite from cat feces
Central nervous system toxoplasmosis causes seizure and altered mental status in AIDS patient, raising questions about her capacity to make medical decisions.
Also known as: KS
AIDS-defining illness presenting as visible lesions on the patient's body, leading to clinical suspicion of HIV infection.
Teenager develops rapidly ascending paralysis after trip to Australia, eventually requiring intubation. Caused by Australian tick that detached from her but transmitted to Dr. Halstead when he carried her, causing him paralysis as well.
Also known as: Dislocated hip
16-year-old involved in motor vehicle collision sustains hip dislocation requiring urgent reduction to prevent avascular necrosis.
Also known as: Brain bleed
Delayed epidural hematoma develops after initially normal CT scans in teenage motor vehicle collision victim, causing sudden deterioration with blown pupil, cardiac arrest, and death despite resuscitation attempts.
Also known as: Ruptured spleen
Unrestrained driver in motor vehicle collision sustains Grade 4 splenic injury with active bleeding requiring emergency surgery.
Also known as: Liver injury
Small liver laceration found during surgery for splenic rupture in motor vehicle collision victim.
Also known as: Manic depression
Recurring character arc where Robin discusses feeling more like herself and Connor questions whether her behavior represents her true self or symptoms of her illness.