Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy after initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy in a child with advanced human immunodeficiency virus infection: a case of immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome.
Pediatr Infect Dis J
; 23(7): 683-5, 2004 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-15247614
ABSTRACT
Five weeks after commencing highly active antiretroviral therapy, a 12-year-old boy with advanced human immunodeficiency virus infection presented with acute cerebellar dysfunction and hemiparesis. Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy was diagnosed by cerebrospinal fluid polymerase chain reaction for JC virus and magnetic resonance imaging of the brain. Rapid and sustained improvement followed a prolonged course of glucocorticosteroid therapy while continuing antiretrovirals.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Prednisona
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Infecções por HIV
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Leucoencefalopatia Multifocal Progressiva
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Terapia Antirretroviral de Alta Atividade
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Glucocorticoides
Limite:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Infect Dis J
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
África do Sul