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Document Details : Title: Development of multiple abscesses in an HIV/TB co-infected patient after initiation of antituberculous and highly active antiretroviral therapy Author(s): BOTTIEAU B, NOE A, FLORENCE E, OSTYN B, COLEBUNDERS R Journal: Acta Clinica Belgica Volume: 57 Issue: 4 Date: 2002 Pages: 219-222 DOI: 10.2143/ACB.57.4.1002807 Abstract : Since the use of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) for HIV infection, there have been increasing reports of systemic manifestations of immune restoration. This new clinical syndrome among HIV-infected patients is associated with underlying co-infections with mycobacteria, cytomegalovirus, hepatitis B and C infections, etc… We report on an HIV/tuberculosis (TB) co-infected patient who developed an immune restoration inflammatory syndrome after initiation of HAART and anti-TB treatment. She developed fever, large abscesses and pleural and peritoneal effusions. Systemic symptoms decreased during corticosteroid treatment, but abscesses only disappeared 8 months after the start of the anti-TB treatment. |
