Publications by authors named "Lindsay Meurer"
Acute Hepatitis due to Primary Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection.
Open Forum Infect Dis
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- The acute retroviral syndrome can lead to various symptoms and lab findings, and this text discusses a rare case of primary HIV infection that caused severe acute hepatitis.* -
- Liver tissue analysis revealed lymphocytic inflammation typical of acute hepatitis and showed high amounts of HIV proviral DNA and p24 antigen in liver cells.* -
- The authors review existing literature on how HIV infects liver cells and the potential consequences for liver health in patients with HIV.*
The hydroxymethyglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitors (statins) are a commonly prescribed class of medication for the treatment of hyperlipidemia and coronary artery disease. This class of medication has several proven benefits, including reduction of mortality related to coronary artery disease. A major consideration when prescribing these drugs are the potential for adverse effects, mainly myalgias, myopathy, and hepatotoxicity.
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