[Porphyria cutanea tarda and human immunodeficiency virus infection].
Recently, cases of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) have been reported associated with infection due to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). We presented the cases of three males, former ethanol users, and which have had previously a contact with the Hepatitis B virus. In one of the patients symptomatology appeared after treatment with zidovudine was begun. We suggest that HIV infection associated with other toxic or viral factors could contribute to the early development of a PCT latent until that moment.
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Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital General La Fe, Valencia.
Catalá
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Lacruz
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Campayo
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López Aldeguer
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Perelló
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D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D015497:HIV-1; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000150:complications; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017119:Porphyria Cutanea Tarda / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D012725:Sexual Behavior
Porfiria cutánea tarda e infección por el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana.