scholarly journals Mucocutaneous mycoses in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients hospitalised in a tertiary healthcare centre in the state of Amazonas-Brazil

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (42) ◽  
pp. 3621-3624
Author(s):  
Schaeffer Lindomar ◽  
Rayan Teixeira de Sousa Diego ◽  
Santana Cruz Kaacute tia ◽  
Oliveira Santos Lucilaide ◽  
Monte Lins Rossicleacute ia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune Deficiency ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
The State ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Healthcare Centre ◽  
Tertiary Healthcare ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome: a comparison of psychiatric and general nursing staff beliefs

1993 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 152-154
Author(s):  
Cornelius A Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Immune Deficiency ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Psychiatric Nurses ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Needle Stick Injury ◽  
Controversial Issues ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency

AbstractObjective: To assess the preparedness of psychiatric nurses to care for patients with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Method: Voluntary anonymous questionnaires were sent to psychiatric and general nurses in a district general teaching hospital. The behaviour, knowledge and attitudes towards AIDS of both groups were then compared with those of three experts specialising in the care of AIDS patients. Results: No inter group differences were found but a majority of nurses differed from the experts on two statements. Contrary to expert opinion nurses believed AIDS could be spread by needle stick injury and if given a choice they stated they would not volunteer to work on an AIDS ward. On controversial issues such as testing and where best to treat psychiatrically disturbed AIDS patients there was wide variation. Conclusion: While this study shows an improvement in health professionals knowledge, behaviour and attitudes towards AIDS, there remain underlying anxieties that need to be addressed with continuing education and training.

Intracranial Space-occupying Lesions in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Patients

Neurosurgery ◽  
1985 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert B. Snow ◽  
Michael H. Lavyne
Keyword(s):  
Immune Deficiency ◽  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Neurosurgical Procedures ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency

Abstract The recent description of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) followed the observation of an increased incidence of unusual neoplasms and opportunistic infections in previously healthy homosexual men, intravenous drug abusers, Haitians, hemophiliacs, and certain infants. Active research efforts on this group of patients established a defect in cellular immunity. Six patients with AIDS who underwent neurosurgical procedures for intracranial space-occupying lesions are presented. Two of the patients had toxoplasmosis brain abscesses, one had primary central nervous system lymphoma, one had cytomegalovirus encephalitis, one had progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, and one patient remained undiagnosed despite pathological examination of the brain tissue specimen. We recommend brain biopsy in AIDS patients with space-occupying lesions because the regimen for the various conditions differs. Although the central nervous system diseases found in AIDS patients are associated with a high mortality rate, four of the six patients responded favorably to specific treatment.

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and the Management of Associated Opportunistic Infections

1983 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 798-807 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicky Dozier ◽  
Ron Ballentine ◽  
Stephen C. Adams ◽  
Kingsley C. Okafor
Keyword(s):  
Immune Deficiency ◽  
T Cell ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Rational Approach ◽  
Blood Products ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency

Since the spring of 1981, more than 2300 cases of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) have been reported from 41 states to the Centers for Disease Control. Cases also have been reported from 20 foreign countries, and reports are increasing at an alarming rate. More than 900 people (∽40 percent) have died of this disease. AIDS is characterized by skin test anergy to recall antigens, decreased T-helper subset, and inverted helper T-cell: suppressor T-cell ratios in the peripheral blood. Overt AIDS may be preceded by a prodrome that may last for many months and consists of fever, weight loss, and lymphadenopathy. The immune defect in AIDS permits the development of opportunistic infections caused by a number of organisms, including Pneumocystis carinii, Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare. Toxoplasma gondii, and various fungi. Certain malignancies also are associated with AIDS, in particular, Kaposi's sarcoma. Although the etiology of AIDS is unknown, the causative agent appears to be infectious. Lifestyle factors such as drug use and certain sexual activities may play a role. Currently, epidemiologists and others investigating the syndrome believe that AIDS can spread through sexual contact, blood products, or both. AIDS patients include homosexual males, users of intravenous drugs, immigrants from Haiti, hemophiliacs, female partners of males with AIDS, infants born to mothers who have AIDS, and persons who have received blood products from AIDS patients. Thus far, questions about AIDS outnumber the answers. Intensive research is being conducted to develop a rational approach to the treatment of AIDS and a better understanding of the relationship between the immune defense system and cancer.

Helping Gay AIDS Patients in Crisis

1984 ◽  
Vol 65 (7) ◽  
pp. 387-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego J. Lopez ◽  
George S. Getzel
Keyword(s):  
Immune Deficiency ◽  
Crisis Intervention ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency

The biopsychosocial consequences of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) particularly affect gay patients both in the community and in hospitals. This article describes a crisis intervention program and uses a case example to show the clinical phases of AIDS as well as the program's intervention strategies and case advocacy.

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