scholarly journals Damage to the nervous system associated with HIV infection (a clinical case)

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 53-56
Author(s):  
A.L. Sidelkovsky ◽  
P.A. Fedorov ◽  
V.V. Marusichenko ◽  
M.R. Ignatischev
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Average Rate ◽  
Medical Problem ◽  
Aids Dementia Complex ◽  
Clinical Feature ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus

In Eastern Europe, at least 130 thousand new cases of HIV infection have been registered, which undoubtedly reflects the urgency of this medical problem. In our country, the average rate of human immunodeficiency infection is 58 cases per 100 thousand people. It is known that the disease is caused by an RNA-containing human immunodeficiency virus. Two types of it have been studied — HIV-1 and HIV-2, which have many subtypes. An important clinical feature of this virus is its tropism to cells of the human nervous and immune systems. The main risk group for the disease is injecting drug users, blood recipients, and people with low social responsibility. The impairment of the nervous system in AIDS is represented by the AIDS-dementia complex, acute aseptic meningitis, HIV-associated myelopathy, pathology of the peripheral nervous system, as well as the influence of opportunistic infections and neoplasms. This article presents a clinical case of lesions of the nervous system associated with HIV infection and also considers the etiology, pathogenesis, features of the course, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with neuro-AIDS.

scholarly journals Genotypical diversity of HIV clades and central nervous system impairment

2011 ◽  
Vol 69 (6) ◽  
pp. 964-972 ◽  
Author(s):  
Indianara Rotta ◽  
Sérgio Monteiro de Almeida
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Regulatory Protein ◽  
Viral Meningitis ◽  
Neurological Involvement ◽  
Subtype C ◽  
Vacuolar Myelopathy ◽  
The Central Nervous System

The central nervous system (CNS) and the immune system are considered major target organs for HIV infection. The neurological manifestations directly related to HIV are acute viral meningitis, chronic meningitis, HIV associated dementia, vacuolar myelopathy and involvement of the peripheral nervous system. Changes in diagnosis and clinical management have changed the aspect of HIV infection so that it is no longer a fatal disease, and has become a chronic disease requiring sustained medical management. After HAART the incidence of most opportunistic infections, including those affecting the CNS, has dropped markedly. Some studies suggest that neurological involvement of infected patient occur with different frequency, depending on HIV subtype involved in the infection. Subtype C may have reduced neuroinvasive capacity, possibly due to its different primary conformation of HIV transactivating regulatory protein (Tat), involved in monocyte chemotaxis. This review focus on physiopathologic aspects of HIV infection in CNS and its correlation with HIV clades.

HIV Infection with Immunodeficiency Presenting with Subacute Cognitive Decline: Recent Illustrative Cases

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 842-850 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Costello ◽  
John Davis ◽  
Nagagopal Venna
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Mental States ◽  
Neurological Deficits ◽  
Progressive Encephalopathy ◽  
Antiretroviral Drug ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Systemic Symptoms ◽  
Work Up

ABSTRACTWe describe three recent patients in whom evaluation of subacute, progressive encephalopathy led to the initial diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus infection. The clinical neurological picture of a predominance of abnormalities of mental function with few elementary neurological deficits, in conjunction with a paucity of systemic symptoms and lack of evidence for prior opportunistic infections preceding the encephalopathy are notable. The cognitive, behavioral, and neuropsychiatric disturbances are described in detail to illustrate the range of manifestations of disordered mental states associated with encephalopathy in individuals with HIV infection. The importance of a comprehensive and broad-minded work-up by brain magnetic resonance imaging, cerebrospinal fluid examination, and specific microbiological tests in delineating the potential multifactorial pathogenesis of the cerebral syndromes in relation to the HIV infection is emphasized. The gratifying long-term clinical improvements in parallel with resolution of neuroimaging and other laboratory abnormalities in response, to antiretroviral drug treatment are reported.

Unrecognised Human Immunodeficiency Virus Patients in an Emergency Department in Hong Kong: A Report of Four Cases

2005 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 168-177
Author(s):  
KL Mok ◽  
PG Kan
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Hiv Patients ◽  
Accident And Emergency ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion ◽  
Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes breakdown of the immune system and predisposes patients to various opportunistic infections and neoplasms. However, many patients may not be aware of the HIV infection before the development of their first HIV related complications. We reported four unrecognised HIV patients presenting to our accident and emergency department with common complications of HIV infection and the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Although not as common as in America, emergency physicians in Hong Kong still have to take care of patients with unknown HIV status. The common presentations of HIV patients will be discussed. A high index of suspicion and knowledge of common HIV/AIDS complications are required for managing these patients.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection

2011 ◽  
pp. 663-669
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Tissue Loss ◽  
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Hiv Disease ◽  
Hiv Replication ◽  
Pharmacological Management ◽  
Nutritional Conditions ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus

Introduction, nutritional goals, and assessment 664 Unintentional weight and lean tissue loss 666 Cardiovascular risk and complications associated with HIV disease and treatment 667 Additional dietary issues 668 Untreated human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection leads to progressive suppression of immune function, eventually rendering the body susceptible to opportunistic infections and tumours. While there is no cure, antiretroviral therapy (ART) is highly effective in suppressing HIV replication. HIV disease is now a chronic condition and causes of death in this population have shifted from traditional AIDS-related illnesses to non-AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) events, the most common being atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, liver disease, end-stage renal disease and non-AIDS–defining malignancies. There are a diverse range of nutritional conditions associated with HIV, reflecting the complexity of the disease and pharmacological management....

HIV Infection

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meena Kannan ◽  
Harrison Taylor ◽  
William Tyor
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Clinical Management ◽  
Cytomegalovirus Infection ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Cryptococcal Infection ◽  
Combined Antiretroviral Therapy

This chapter focuses on four common opportunistic infections of the nervous system associated with HIV infection, namely cryptococcal infection, cytomegalovirus infection, progressive multifocal leukoencephalitis, and toxoplasmosis. Essential features of neurobiology, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnostic workup, clinical management, and outcome are discussed for each condition. Although combined antiretroviral therapy for HIV has generally reduced the incidence of these complications of HIV infection, they remain important considerations, especially in areas in which antiretrovirals are unavailable or have limited availability.

History of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and the Nervous System

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avindra Nath
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
System P ◽  
Clinical Syndromes ◽  
Tremendous Progress ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Brain ◽  
First Descriptions

It has been nearly three decades since the first descriptions of the neurological comploications of HIV infection. During this period of time there has been tremendous progress in defining the clinical syndromes, modes of diagnosis, detailed pathophysiology and modes of treatment. Many of the dreaded complications are now manageable particularly if diagnosed early. However, neurocognitive impairment associated with HIV infection still remains a significant cause of morbidity and much is needed to control; the effects of the virus on the brain and for the eventual eradication of the virus from the brain reservoir.

scholarly journals Co-infection by Cryptococcus neoformans fungaemia and Non tuberculous Mycobacterium together with Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia in a patient with newly diagnosed HIV infection

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eihab Subahi ◽  
safwan aljafar ◽  
haidar barjas ◽  
Mohamed Abdelrazek ◽  
Fatima Rasoul
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Cryptococcus Neoformans ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Pneumocystis Jiroveci ◽  
Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus

Opportunistic infections are common in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients. Co-infections with Cryptococcus neoformans together with Mycobacterium and Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP) are rare, and typically occur in immunocompromised individuals, particularly AIDS patients.

scholarly journals HCV and HIV infection and co-infection: injecting drug use and sexual behavior, AjUDE-Brasil I Project

2006 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 839-848 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keli Bahia Felicíssimo Zocratto ◽  
Waleska Teixeira Caiaffa ◽  
Fernando Augusto Proietti ◽  
Anna Bárbara Carneiro-Proietti ◽  
Sueli Aparecida Mingoti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Behavioral Indicators ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Serological Status ◽  
Multi Center Study ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study aimed to characterize sexual and drug-use behaviors in injecting drug users (IDUs) in relation to single hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and HCV/HIV co-infection. The sample consisted of 272 IDUs enrolled in the AjUDE-Brasil I Project, a cross-sectional multi-center study conducted in five Brazilian cities in 1998. Data were collected with a structured questionnaire using self-reported risk behavior, and HCV and HIV serological status used ELISA on filter paper. IDUs were clustered in four distinct groups: HCV/HIV seronegative; HCV mono-infected; HIV mono-infected; and HCV/HIV co-infected. Active sharing of injecting equipment was associated with HCV infection (p = 0.001). Sexual behavior variables, especially male same-sex sexual relations, were consistently associated with HIV infection. HCV/HIV co-infection was associated with both sexual and drug use variables. It was possible to distinguish different behavioral indicators for HCV and HIV infection and co-infection in this population.

scholarly journals A View of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infections in the North-West Region of Romania

Medicina ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (12) ◽  
pp. 765
Author(s):  
Cristian Jianu ◽  
Sorana D. Bolboacă ◽  
Adriana Violeta Topan ◽  
Irina Filipescu ◽  
Mihaela Elena Jianu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
P Value ◽  
Intravenous Drug Users ◽  
Main Mode ◽  
North West ◽  
The North ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Mode Of Transmission

Background and Objectives: In Romania, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic is almost the same as it is in Central Europe, with some differences; particularity the following one: people with nosocomial HIV infection, also known as Romanian cohort. Aim: The study aimed to present a local view of HIV infection in the North-West part of Romania, and to identify the particularities of patients under medical care in the Cluj AIDS Center. Materials and Methods: The demographic characteristics (age and gender), and medical and epidemiological data (stage of HIV infection and mode of transmission) of patients in a medical care in the Cluj Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Center were evaluated. Data from the first patients admitted between 1989 and 2018, and the statuses of the infected persons as per 31 December 2018 were analyzed. Results: Nine hundred and fourteen patients were included in the study. The patients’ ages varied from 0 (newborns from HIV-infected mothers) to 72 years old, and most patients were men (596 men vs. 318 women). The main mode of transmission was sexual (>50%), with an increased number of men who have sex with men (MSM) in the last years (from two cases in 2006 to thirty-four cases in 2018), and a very small percentage of intravenous drug users (IDU; <1%). The patients from the Romanian cohort were more frequently women as compared with men (p-value <0.0001), women were more frequently later presenters than men (p-value <0.0001), and the women more frequently had candidosis (p-value = 0.0372), cerebral toxoplasmosis (p-value = 0.0404), and co-infection with hepatitis B virus (p-value = 0.0018). One hundred and sixty patients died by the end of 2018 (17.5%). Sixty-eight children had been born from HIV-infected mothers, and 17 were HIV infected (25%). Conclusion: The main mode of HIV transmission in our sample was sexual, with an increased number of MSM over the last years and a low number of cases of intravenous drug users. A quarter of children borne from HIV-infected mothers were HIV infected.

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