scholarly journals Disseminated nocardiosis with psoas abscess in a patient with AIDS: first reported case

2008 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Corti ◽  
Rubén Solari ◽  
Luis De Carolis ◽  
Diana Cangelos ◽  
Mario Bianchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Psoas Abscess ◽  
Psoas Muscle ◽  
Sensu Stricto ◽  
Nocardia Asteroides ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Disseminated Nocardiosis

Psoas muscle abscess is an uncommon infection that have been diagnosed increasingly in the last years. We present a case of a patient with advanced human immunodeficiency virus infection who developed a disseminated infection due to Nocardia asteroides sensu stricto type VI with psoas abscess. To our knowledge no other cases of Nocardia psoas abscess in the setting of HIV infection have been reported in the literature.

Seroprevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in a Prenatal Population at High Risk for HIV Infection

1989 ◽  
Vol 82 (7) ◽  
pp. 825-828
Author(s):  
MICHAEL K. LINDSAY ◽  
HERBERT B. PETERSON ◽  
DAVID C. MUNDY ◽  
BARBARA A. SLADE ◽  
TERRY FENG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus

Educating podiatric medical assistants about AIDS and HIV infection

1990 ◽  
Vol 80 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
CA Holmes
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Medical Assistants ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Acquired Immunodeficiency ◽  
Immunodeficiency Syndrome ◽  
Infection Control Guidelines

In order to assess the need for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome education among podiatric assistants, comprehensive questionnaires on human immunodeficiency virus infection were distributed in February and March 1989. The findings presented here are based upon questionnaires completed and returned by 300 assistants. The purpose of the needs assessment was three-fold: to find out how much the surveyed assistants know about AIDS and HIV infection, how they feel about working with HIV-infected patients, and to what extent they understand and follow recommended infection control practices. The results of the survey reveal that many of the assistants in the sample in this study are ill-informed about HIV infection, that they have numerous concerns and fears about working with HIV-infected patients, and that they are not following recommended infection control guidelines.

scholarly journals Prevalence aetiology and clinical spectrum of abnormal adrenal functions in human immunodeficiency virus infection

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (03) ◽  
pp. 4384-4389
Author(s):  
Ajay Nathan ◽  
KS Brar ◽  
Arun K Valsan ◽  
Nimitha K Mohan ◽  
Gautam Singh
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Clinical Spectrum ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus

Aim: To find Prevalence, Aetiology and Clinical Spectrum of abnormal adrenal functions in Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection. To diagnose and treat adrenal dysfunction in various stages of HIV infection and see the response to treatment if required. Material & Methods: 100 patients with HIV infection being admitted to our hospital was evaluated for abnormal adreno cortical functions. Immune dysfunction was assessed with CD4 count. Statistical tests (chi squared test) were applied to the collected data to find out any significant correlations. Results: The overall prevalence of adrenocortical abnormalities in HIV positive patients was 14% which included hypocortisolemia in 3% and hypercortisolemia in 11% of patients. Frequency of hypocortisolemia was significantly associated with presence of HIV infection with opportunistic infections and low CD4 counts (less than 50cells). In patients having hypercortisolemia, ONDST (Over night dexamethasone suppression test) was done and it showed reduction of serum cortisol to expected level (suppressed to <1.8 mcg/dl). Adjustment disorders and drugs mainly efavirnz more than nevirapine was incriminated in the same. Conclusion: HPA axis dysfunction is frequently encountered in HIV infected patients. The commonest dysfunction was hypercortisolemia probably due to elevated cytokines. Hypercortisolemia is a feature of early stage HIV infection. The likelihood of adrenal insufficiency increases as the disease advances and patient enters a more immunocompromised state. Hypocortisolemia should be treated regardless of the existence of associated symptoms. Hypercortisolemia in the absence of features of Cushing’s syndrome is common and should not promote treatment or specific studies.

Gynaecological Disorders and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

1994 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 383-386 ◽  
Author(s):  
P N Shah ◽  
P D Kell ◽  
S E Barton
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Medicine Clinic ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Genitourinary Medicine ◽  
Behavioural Factors

It is increasingly apparent that the differences in the prevalence and severity of various gynaecological conditions are a function of immunosuppression and differences in behavioural factors, rather than a direct effect of HIV itself. Women infected with HIV will present with their gynaecological disorders initially to their carers in both primary care and genitourinary medicine clinic settings. It is therefore essential that all those involved in the management of these women are aware of the interactions between HIV infection, immunosuppression and various gynaecological conditions so that they may be appropriately managed.

OLDER CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS LIVING WITH PERINATALLY ACQUIRED HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 98 (2) ◽  
pp. 345-345
Author(s):  
James E. Gern
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Perinatally Acquired

Approximately one fourth of the children living past 9 years of age with HIV infection are asymptomatic, and the remainder are living with significant chronic symptoms. Progression of immunologic impairment and symptoms were evident during the follow-up period.

Substance P and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection: Psychoneuroimmunology

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 867-874 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Zhe Ho ◽  
Dwight L. Evans ◽  
Steven D. Douglas
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Substance P ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Psychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Blood Levels ◽  
Cell Functions ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus

ABSTRACTEffects on the immune system caused by changes in behavioral state or brain activity are mediated, at least in part, through neuroendocrine-immune pathways. Life stress and depression may be associated with altered blood levels of central nervous system-released neuropeptides, including substance P (SP). SP acts as a neuroregulator or neurotransmitter in the conduction of nociceptive stimuli, and is a modulator of neuroimmunoregulation. This review summarizes current knowledge regarding the role of the neuropeptide, SP, in psychoneuroimmunology, in particular as it relates to human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immunodeficiency disease syndrome. The association between depression, anxiety, and stress in HIV-disease progression suggests that neurobiologic and neurophysiologic factors play a role in modulating HIV infection and responses to antiretroviral therapy. Individuals with HIV or AIDS may experience stressful life circumstances that can result in increased symptoms of anxiety, stress, and/or depression. Furthermore, psychological and psychiatric symptoms, which occur in individuals with HIV and AIDS, may be related to the progression of AIDS disease. This review presents evidence from the literature, as well as findings from basic investigations conducted in the authors' laboratories, demonstrating that SP may play an important role in HIV pathophysiology. SP can impact the susceptibility of immune cells to HIV infection and modulate immune cell functions in ways that may affect the course of HIV in infected individuals. Moreover, modulation of SP activity and SP receptor is being explored for its potential as a novel therapeutic approach to the treatment of some psychological and psychiatric disorders and to the design of new anti-HIV therapy.

Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor and Erythropoietin Therapy in Children with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

1996 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
G V Zuccotti ◽  
A Plebani ◽  
G Biasucci ◽  
M Clerici-Schoeller ◽  
G Banderali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Blood Transfusions ◽  
Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor ◽  
Colony Stimulating Factor ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Stimulating Factor

To determine whether granulocyte-colony stimulating factor and erythropoietin are effective in the therapy of neutropenia and anaemia related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and to anti-retroviral agents, we recruited 11 HIV-infected children (mean age 4 years 10 months). All the children were given granulocyte-colony stimulating factor at a dosage of 5 μ-g/kg twice or three times a week while erythropoietin was administered additionally to three patients at a dosage of 50 U/kg twice a week. Both agents were administered subcutaneously for at least 4 months. Leukocyte and neutrophil counts significantly increased during the treatment (after 1 month, P = 0.003 and P = 0.009, respectively). Erythropoietin prevented blood transfusions and increased haemoglobin levels in the three children treated. No side-effects were recorded during the administration of either agent. Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor and erythropoietin appear to be safe and useful agents in the management of HIV-infected children.

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