Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
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2008 Oct-Dec; 50(4): 359-61
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-30369
ABSTRACT
A 33-year-old male presented with a history of fever and cough and was diagnosed to have pulmonary tuberculosis and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). He was started on antituberculosis therapy (ATT) followed by highly active anti-retroviral treatment (HAART) after one week. He developed an immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) leading to an exacerbation of the tuberculosis disease. After HAART was stopped his condition improved dramatically.
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Main subject:
Humans
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Male
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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Adult
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Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
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Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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