Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome in CNS Tuberculosis.
Indian Pediatr
; 2014 Aug; 51(8): 668-670
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS), an exaggerated inflammatory response with clinical worsening due to immune recovery during treatment, is rare in the immune-competent population. Case characteristics A 5-½-year old immunecompetent girl with CNS tuberculosis without HIV who developed paradoxical IRIS.Outcome:
Response to supportive care along with Anti-tuberculosis treatment. Message IRIS can occur in tuberculosis, even in the immuno-competent.
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Indian Pediatr
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2014
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