[Causes of death in patients with HIV infection in two Tunisian medical centers].

Antiretroviral tritherapy has contributed to a considerable reduction in HIV-related mortality. The causes of death are dominated by opportunistic infections in developing countries and by cardiovascular diseases and cancer in developed countries. To determine the causes and risk factors associated with death in HIV-infected patients in two Tunisian medical centers.

[Bartonella quintana meningoencephalitis in an immunocompetent: rare case].

Introduction: Bartonella quintana (Bq) is responsible of various clinical pictures. Neuromeningeal complications are rarely reported.

Case: A 20-year-old woman was admitted for fever, headache lasting for 5 days.