Vasculitis: an unusual manifestation in an HIV-infected patient
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive patients may develop vasculitis, either mediated by immunological factors or by direct vascular injury. We describe a patient who developed manifestations suggestive of extremities vasculitis with no identifiable risk factors other than HIV, Epstein Barr and Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) type 1 co-infection. Physicians should be aware that vasculitis may have a heterogeneous presentation and occur associated with HIV infection. Although unusual, this association should be recognized for early proper treatment and prevention of ischemia.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases
2015
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-86702015000400439 |
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