Case report. Toxoplasma encephalitis after initiation of HAART.
HIV therapy has advanced greatly in the past couple of decades. Along with advances in treatment have come new adverse effects associated with therapy. We present a case of Toxoplasma encephalitis following initiation of HAART consistent with the emerging syndrome known as immune restoration disease.
Tsambiras
P E
PE
Florida Medical Clinic, PA, Tampa, USA.
Larkin
J A
JA
Houston
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SH
D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000276:immunology; D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004660:Encephalitis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007107:Immune System / Q000187:drug effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D013577:Syndrome; D016781:Toxoplasmosis, Cerebral / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000276:immunology