Anti-Jo1 antibodies syndrome in an HIV-infected patient

Salliot, C.; Escaut, L.él.; Minoui, P.; Minozzi, C.; Coumbaras, J.; Vittecoq, D.

Annales de Medecine Interne 153(3): 209-210

2002


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-410X
PMID: 12218906
Document Number: 549966
An HIV-infected man developed primary polymyositis (fever, myalgia, elevated serum muscle enzymes, and signs of inflammation) associated with serum anti-Jo1 antibodies and pulmonary fibrosis. Anti-Jo1 antibodies are exceptional in HIV-infected patients. We discuss the role of infection in polymyositis. HAART and corticosteroids led to rapid clinical and radiological improvement.

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