Generalized hyperpigmentation caused by Addison’s Disease in a patient with HIV/AIDS and multiple opportunistic infections / Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
; : 169-173, 2015.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-998647
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
@#One of the neglected complications of patients with HIV/AIDS is primary adrenal insufficiency also known as Addison’s disease. This condition can be caused by several mechanisms, such as tuberculosis, CMV, cryptococcal, or HIV-related adrenalitis, and also drugs commonly used for HIV/AIDS especially antifungal therapy. This is a case report of a man infected with HIV/AIDS and multiple opportunistic infections. He reported darkening of the skin and reduction of body hair 4 months after diagnosis of HIV/AIDS. From the clinical features and laboratory examinations, he was diagnosed as having primary adrenal insufficiency and was then treated with longterm corticosteroids.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
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Neglected Diseases
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Tuberculosis
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Opportunistic Infections
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Addison Disease
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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HIV
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article