Assessment of level of adherence to antiretroviral therapy among human immune deficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome patients at Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
ProsperO.U. Adogu ◽  
HN Chineke ◽  
KA Uwakwe ◽  
MU Ewuzie
Keyword(s):  
Immune Deficiency ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Human Immune Deficiency Virus ◽  
State University ◽  
Human Immune ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency

scholarly journals COVID-19 and Ebola Reclassification as Novel Acute Immune Deficiency Syndrome (n-AIDS): Potential Curative Role for Immunomodulators.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mina Kelleni
Keyword(s):  
Immune Deficiency ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Acute Onset ◽  
Human Immune Deficiency Virus ◽  
Human Immune ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency

SARS CoV-2, SARS, and MERS, the three highly contagious and relatively fatal coronaviruses which have evolved in only two decades and are anticipated to be joined by others, as well as the highly fatal Ebola virus disease have both similarities and differences to human immune deficiency virus (HIV) and its acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). In this manuscript, a suggested reclassification of COVID-19, Ebola, SARS, and MERS to be considered as a novel acute onset immune deficiency / immune dysrhythmic syndrome (n-AIDS) is provided aiming at a better quest for exploration of potential curative immunomodulators.

scholarly journals HIV Infection and the Esophagus

1989 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Linda Rabeneck
Keyword(s):  
Immune Deficiency ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Human Immune Deficiency Virus ◽  
Human Immune ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency ◽  
Esophageal Ulcers

The esophagus can be involved in human immune deficiency virus (HIV) infection. Esophageal ulcers can occur as part of an acute (primary) HIV infection syndrome. ln addition. the esophagus can be involved with the neoplasms associated with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) – both Kaposi's sarcoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Opportunistic infections may also involve the esophagus, most commonly candida and cytomegalovirus infection. It is important for gastroenterologists to be aware of the clinical features of these lesions and to be ready to carry out endoscopy to diagnose these lesions correctly.

scholarly journals Diagnosis and treatment of esophageal diseases in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in Serbia

2010 ◽  
Vol 63 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 779-783 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivana Milosevic ◽  
Milos Korac ◽  
Branko Brmbolic
Keyword(s):  
Immune Deficiency ◽  
Herpes Simplex Virus ◽  
Herpes Simplex ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Esophageal Disease ◽  
Simplex Virus ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency

Introduction. Gastrointestinal complications are common manifestations of acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The aim of this study was to establish the type and frequency of esophageal disease, the influence of antiretroviral therapy on it and the most adequate approach to this group of patients. Material and methods. This study included 146 patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome treated at the Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases of Clinical Centre in Serbia from 1991-2001. The statistical data processing was done by the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences for Windows version 10.0. The level of statistical significance was defined to be p?0.05 and p?0.01. The diagnosis was made upon endoscopic exams, pathohistological findings and isolation of causative agents. Results. Esophagitis was found in 78 (53.41%) patients. These patients complained mostly of odynophagia and dysphagia. The most common was Candida esophagitis. It was diagnosed in 59 (40.41%) patients; 5 patients (3.42%) had cytomegalovirus esophagitis; 2 patients (1.37%) had herpes simplex virus esophagitis, and one-patient (0.68%) had a mixed Candida and herpes simplex virus infection of esophagus. Idiopathic esophageal ulcer was diagnosed in one (0.68%) patient. Conclusion. Seventy-eight (53.41%) patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome had esophagitis. Candida (40.41%) was the most common cause of esophagitis. Viral esophagitis was less common: cytomegalovirus in 5 patients (3.42%); herpes simplex virus in 2 patients (1.37%), and idiopathic esopghageal ulcer in 1 patient (0.68%)). These patients complained mostly of odynophagia and dysphagia. Modern antiretroviral therapy reduces the frequency of esophagitis and therefore changes symptomatology in patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

Vasculopathy of the large arteries in children infected by the human immune deficiency virus

2004 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 671-673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Anyango Obor ◽  
Antoinette Myrna Cilliers
Keyword(s):  
Immune Deficiency ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Arterial Stenosis ◽  
Systemic Hypertension ◽  
Human Immune Deficiency Virus ◽  
Human Immune ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency ◽  
Extensive Involvement ◽  
Large Vessels

We report on two children with advanced acquired immune deficiency syndrome presenting with vasculopathy involving the large vessels. Both patients had extensive involvement of the aorta and its branches. One patient presented with heart failure, and mild systemic hypertension secondary to renal arterial stenosis, while the other patient manifested with gangrene of both arms.

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