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- HIV-associated opportunistic infections occur in patients with advanced HIV who may be unaware of their condition or not taking necessary medications.
- A case study of a 53-year-old male highlights his struggles with Toxoplasmosis and CMV colitis due to undiagnosed advanced HIV.
- After receiving prompt treatment and starting highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), the patient's condition improved, emphasizing the need for early HIV screening and treatment.
Article Abstract
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) associated opportunistic infections are complications of patients with advanced HIV infection who are unaware of their disease or non-compliant with antiretroviral therapy. HIV patients with low CD4 count, generally less than 200 cells/μL, are at risk of developing opportunistic infections. We report a case of a 53-year-old male diagnosed with opportunistic infections, and cytomegalovirus (CMV). His initial presentation was central nervous system Toxoplasmosis and he later developed CMV colitis. Both are consequences of his undiagnosed advanced HIV status. The patient was promptly treated with appropriate medications for both conditions. The patient's HIV status is well controlled with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and his CD4 count is improving. It further exhibits the significance of adequate screening protocols and the importance of early treatment for HIV patients.
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