High mortality rates have been reported in the first 90 days of antiretroviral therapy in Zambia and other low-income countries. We report a case of acute hypophosphataemia and hypokalaemia in the first week of antiretroviral therapy in a patient with extreme AIDS wasting. Given its occurrence in an extremely wasted patient, it may be physiologically similar to refeeding syndrome but other causes could be relevant as well. Acute hypophosphataemia may contribute to early antiretroviral therapy associated mortality in low-income countries.
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Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Government T D Medical College, Alappuzha, Kerala, India.
Indian J Sex Transm Dis AIDS
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Department of Internal Medicine, AFMC, Pune, India.
A young male with no known addictions and comorbidities presenting with recurrent clonic-myoclonic movements, initially localized to the left corner of the mouth and left upper limb, evolving into epilepsia partialis continua, despite appropriate sequential antiepileptic medications, subsequently progressed to refractory status epilepticus. He was tested positive for HIV infection and his neuroimaging revealed nonenhancing lesions, a novel finding in HIV-related encephalitis. We managed him with intravenous immunoglobulin along with multiple antiepileptic medications and highly active antiretroviral therapy (ART), and he exhibited a rapid clinical recovery over 3 weeks.
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Department of Dermatology, Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab, India.
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Materials And Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted on CLHIVs aged 18 months to 15 years visiting the ART center of a tertiary hospital from June to December 2021.
BMJ Oncol
February 2024
Institute of Social and Preventative Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Objective: This study aimed to provide evidence to improve cervical screening for women living with HIV (WLHIV). We assessed the accuracy of screening tests that can be used in low-resource settings and give results at the same visit.
Methods And Analysis: We conducted a paired, prospective study among consecutive eligible WLHIV, aged 18-65 years, receiving cervical cancer screening at one hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.
J Health Organ Manag
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Department of Business Administration, Cyprus International University, Nicosia, Turkey.
Purpose: The emergence of unique and destructive viruses, such as COVID-19, has claimed lives, disrupted health systems and diverted resources from addressing the needs of male HIV/AIDS patients in the context of antiretroviral therapy and other HIV/AIDS-related issues. This study aims to assess male HIV/AIDS patients' satisfaction with antiretroviral therapy and its implications for sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Design/methodology/approach: Satisfaction, word-of-mouth, trust and revisit intention were the variables in the research model.
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