title: Management of potential neurocysticercosis in patients with HIV infection.
abstract: In patients with human immunodeficiency virus, the diagnosis of neurocysticercosis can be complex, and the current diagnostic criteria may not apply. We report 3 cases and suggest including the CD4+ T lymphocyte count as an important factor in the proper diagnosis and treatment of patients with human immunodeficiency virus and potential neurocysticercosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Sashank.prasad@uphs.upenn.edu
authors.forename: Sashank
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Prasad
authors.forename: Rob Roy
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: MacGregor
authors.forename: Pablo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tebas
authors.forename: Lourdes B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Rodriguez
authors.forename: Javier A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Bustos
authors.forename: A Clinton
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015496:CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D007118:Immunoassay; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D018655:Lymphocyte Count; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020019:Neurocysticercosis / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D000871:Anthelmintics; D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids