Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Jindal, A.; Duggal, L.; Jain, N.; Malhotra, S.

Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences 50(4): 359-361

2008


ISSN/ISBN: 0377-9343
PMID: 19035056
Document Number: 619695
A 33-year-old male presented with a history of fever and cough and was diagnosed to have pulmonary tuberculosis and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). He was started on antituberculosis therapy (ATT) followed by highly active anti-retroviral treatment (HAART) after one week. He developed an immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) leading to an exacerbation of the tuberculosis disease. After HAART was stopped his condition improved dramatically.

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