scholarly journals Spontaneous artery dissection in a patient with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection

2006 ◽  
Vol 64 (2a) ◽  
pp. 306-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
André Carvalho Felício ◽  
Gisele Sampaio Silva ◽  
William Adolfo Celso dos Santos ◽  
Alexandre Pieri ◽  
Alberto Alain Gabbai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Infected Patient ◽  
Vertebral Artery Dissection ◽  
Artery Dissection ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
First Case ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
The Relationship

BACKGROUND: The relationship between human immunodeficiency virus infection and stroke may be attributed in some cases to an underlying vasculopathy such as in spontaneous cervical arteries dissections. CASE REPORT: We report the case of an HIV-infected patient who developed a Wallemberg's syndrome due to a vertebral artery dissection. Screening laboratory exams showed hyperhomocysteinemia and also high C-reactive protein plasma levels. CONCLUSIONS: This is the first case describing the association between arterial dissection (AD) and HIV-infection. We suggest that AD should also be remembered as a possible mechanism of ischemic stroke in HIV-infected patients.

Acute hepatitis and pancytopenia related to non-typhoidal salmonella infection in a human immunodeficiency virus-infected patient

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 1034-1036
Author(s):  
A Atahan Çağatay ◽  
Rabia Deniz ◽  
Ramazan Gözüküçük ◽  
Ezgi Özbek ◽  
Seniha Başaran
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Acute Hepatitis ◽  
Infected Patient ◽  
Organ Involvement ◽  
Opportunistic Pathogens ◽  
Laboratory Findings ◽  
First Case ◽  
Food Borne ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus

Non-typhoidal salmonella (NTS) are food-borne pathogens resulting in self-limiting acute gastroenteritis, but also more severe, invasive and sometimes recurrent bacteremia with atypical organ involvement in immunocompromised adults, particularly with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Here we present a case of acute hepatitis and pancytopenia related to a non-typhoidal agent, Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serovar Enteritidis, in an HIV-infected patient, the first case in the literature. As presented in our case, in management of NTS infection in immunocompromised patients, the first target is the control of bacteremia and then administration of antiretroviral therapy to improve patients’ immunity. Therefore, underlying immunosuppression should be excluded in patients presenting with NTS bacteremia, especially in the absence of gastroenteritis. On the other hand, atypical organ involvement and abnormal laboratory findings in HIV infection should prompt investigations for opportunistic pathogens.

scholarly journals C - reactive protein and interleukin - 6 levels among human immunodeficiency virus -infected patients with dysglycemia in Tanzania

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilian Nkinda ◽  
Kirtika Patel ◽  
Benson Njuguna ◽  
Jean Pierre Ngangali ◽  
Peter Memiah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Interleukin 6 ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus

scholarly journals HIV Infection with Membranous Nephropathy in a Low HIV Prevalent Muslim Country, Bangladesh: A Case Report

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-63
Author(s):  
Tabassum Samad ◽  
Wasim Md Mohosin Ul Haque ◽  
Mehruba Alam Ananna ◽  
Muhammad Abdur Rahim ◽  
Sarwar Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Renal Function ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Membranous Nephropathy ◽  
Infected Patient ◽  
Muslim Country ◽  
Renal Manifestation ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Nephrotic Range Proteinuria

The most common renal manifestation of Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is HIV associated nephropathy (HIVAN). In this report, we describe a case that was referred for evaluation of proteinuria. Diagnostic workup revealed HIV infection with membranous nephropathy (MN). As he had sub-nephrotic range proteinuria and normal renal function we did not start any treatment for membranous nephropathy and for anti-retroviral therapy he was sent to a referral center. Being an uncommon variety of nephropathy in HIV infected patient in one of the lowest HIV prevalent country, we are reporting the case.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jom.v16i1.22408 J MEDICINE 2015; 16 : 61-63

scholarly journals Effect of Intercurrent Infections and Vaccinations on Immune and Inflammatory Biomarkers Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Adults on Suppressive Antiretroviral Therapy

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Darrell H. S. Tan ◽  
Leah Szadkowski ◽  
Janet Raboud ◽  
Tae Joon Yi ◽  
Brett Shannon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Inflammatory Biomarkers ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Hiv Rna ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
The Impact

Abstract We used generalized estimating equations to quantify the impact of recent vaccination or intercurrent infections on immune and inflammatory biomarkers among 144 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected adults with HIV RNA < 50 copies/mL on antiretroviral therapy. These events were associated with a 2.244 µg/mL increase in high sensitivity C-reactive protein and should be routinely assessed in future studies.

scholarly journals Clinical Outcomes and Immunologic Characteristics of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in People With Human Immunodeficiency Virus

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsi-en Ho ◽  
Michael J Peluso ◽  
Colton Margus ◽  
Joao Pedro Matias Lopes ◽  
Chen He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Inflammatory Markers ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Markers Of Inflammation ◽  
Cell Counts ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
Necrosis Factor

Abstract We performed a retrospective study of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in people with human immunodeficiency virus (PWH). PWH with COVID-19 demonstrated severe lymphopenia and decreased CD4+ T cell counts. Levels of inflammatory markers, including C-reactive protein, fibrinogen, D-dimer, interleukin 6, interleukin 8, and tumor necrosis factor α were commonly elevated. In all, 19 of 72 hospitalized individuals (26.4%) died and 53 (73.6%) recovered. PWH who died had higher levels of inflammatory markers and more severe lymphopenia than those who recovered. These findings suggest that PWH remain at risk for severe manifestations of COVID-19 despite antiretroviral therapy and that those with increased markers of inflammation and immune dysregulation are at risk for worse outcomes.

scholarly journals HIV and the Law: Integrating Law, Policy, and Social Epidemiology

2002 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 533-547 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zita Lazzarini ◽  
Robert Klitzman
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Social Epidemiology ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
The World ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Specific Health Condition ◽  
Specific Health

In the foundational piece in this issue of the journal, “Integrating Law and Social Epidemiology,” Burris, Kawachi, and Sarat present a model for understanding the relationship between law and health. This article uses the case of a specific health condition, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, as an opportunity to flesh out this schema and to test how the model “fits” the world of the HIV pandemic. In applying the model to this communicable disease, we hope to illustrate the multitude of ways that laws affect the course of the pandemic as well as the course of an individual’s vulnerability or resilience to the disease, and how the complexities of an individual’s life dealing with the virus interface with the world of laws and legal institutions.

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