Cryptococcal meningitis: an unusual presentation of primary HIV infection

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (12) ◽  
pp. 1247-1249
Author(s):  
José Barletta ◽  
Adriana Falak ◽  
Héctor Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Cryptococcal Meningitis ◽  
Unusual Presentation ◽  
Acute Hiv Infection ◽  
Primary Hiv Infection ◽  
Opportunistic Disease ◽  
Hiv Progression ◽  
Acute Hiv

Acute HIV infection presenting as severe opportunistic disease is a very uncommon event associated with more rapid HIV progression and higher mortality. We describe the case of a patient with cryptococcal meningitis in the setting of primary HIV infection.

scholarly journals Acute HIV infection syndrome mimicking COVID-19 vaccination side effects: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julian Triebelhorn ◽  
Stefanie Haschka ◽  
Felix Hesse ◽  
Johanna Erber ◽  
Simon Weidlich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Anal Intercourse ◽  
Unprotected Anal Intercourse ◽  
Individual Risk ◽  
Acute Hiv Infection ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Primary Hiv Infection ◽  
Acute Hiv ◽  
The Individual

Abstract Background Symptoms of primary HIV infection, including fever, rash, and headache, are nonspecific and are often described as flu-like. COVID-19 vaccination side effects, such as fever, which occur in up to 10% of people following COVID-19 vaccination, can make the diagnosis of acute HIV infection even more challenging. Case presentation A 26-year-old man presented with fever and headache following COVID-19 vaccination. The symptoms were initially thought to be vaccine side effects. A diagnostic workup was conducted due to persisting fever and headache > 72 h following vaccination, and he was diagnosed with Fiebig stage II acute HIV infection, 3 weeks after having unprotected anal intercourse with another man. Conclusion Thorough anamnesis is key to estimating the individual risk of primary HIV infection, in patients presenting with flu-like symptoms. Early diagnosis and initiation of antiretroviral therapy is associated with better prognosis and limits transmission of the disease.

scholarly journals Acute HIV infection syndrome mimicking COVID-19 vaccination side effects : A case report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julian Triebelhorn ◽  
Stefanie Julia Haschka ◽  
Felix Andreas Hesse ◽  
Johanna Erber ◽  
Simon Weidlich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Anal Intercourse ◽  
Unprotected Anal Intercourse ◽  
Individual Risk ◽  
Acute Hiv Infection ◽  
Primary Hiv Infection ◽  
Acute Hiv ◽  
The Individual

Abstract BackgroundSymptoms of primary HIV infection, including fever, rash, and headache, are nonspecific and are often described as flu-like. COVID-19 vaccination side effects, such as fever, which occur in up to 10% of people following COVID-19 vaccination, can make the diagnosis of acute HIV infection even more challenging.Case PresentationA 26-year-old man presented with fever and headache following COVID-19 vaccination. The symptoms were initially thought to be vaccine side effects. A diagnostic workup was conducted due to persisting fever and headache > 72 hours following vaccination, and he was diagnosed with Fiebig stage II acute HIV infection, 3 weeks after having unprotected anal intercourse with another man.ConclusionThorough anamnesis is key to estimating the individual risk of primary HIV infection, in patients presenting with flu-like symptoms. Early diagnosis and initiation of antiretroviral therapy is associated with better prognosis and limits transmission of the disease.

scholarly journals Protective HLA alleles are associated with reduced LPS levels in acute HIV infection with implications for immune activation and pathogenesis

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. e1007981 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. Claiborne ◽  
Eileen P. Scully ◽  
Christine D. Palmer ◽  
Jessica L. Prince ◽  
Gladys N. Macharia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Immune Activation ◽  
Acute Hiv Infection ◽  
Hla Alleles ◽  
Acute Hiv

Sir, Esophageal candidiasis and immunodeficiency associated with acute HIV infection

AIDS ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo Cilia ◽  
Emilio Perez Trallero ◽  
José R. Furundarena ◽  
Emilio Cuadrado ◽  
José A. Iribarren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Acute Hiv Infection ◽  
Esophageal Candidiasis ◽  
Acute Hiv

scholarly journals The impact of immunoglobulin in acute HIV infection on the HIV reservoir: a randomized controlled trial

HIV Medicine ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 777-781 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Tiraboschi ◽  
S Ray ◽  
K Patel ◽  
A Teague ◽  
M Pace ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Acute Hiv Infection ◽  
Hiv Reservoir ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Acute Hiv ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Cost Savings Associated with Testing of Antibodies, Antigens, and Nucleic Acids for Diagnosis of Acute HIV Infection

2012 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 1874-1878 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maile Y. Karris ◽  
Christy M. Anderson ◽  
Sheldon R. Morris ◽  
Davey M. Smith ◽  
Susan J. Little
Keyword(s):  
Nucleic Acids ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Acute Hiv Infection ◽  
Acute Hiv

scholarly journals Utilizing nucleic acid amplification to identify acute HIV infection

AIDS ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 653-655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salim S Abdool Karim ◽  
Koleka Mlisana ◽  
Ayesha BM Kharsany ◽  
Carolyn Williamson ◽  
Cheryl Baxter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nucleic Acid ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Nucleic Acid Amplification ◽  
Acute Hiv Infection ◽  
Acute Hiv
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