title: Vasculitis: an unusual manifestation in an HIV-infected patient.
abstract: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive patients may develop vasculitis, either mediated by immunological factors or by direct vascular injury. We describe a patient who developed manifestations suggestive of extremities vasculitis with no identifiable risk factors other than HIV, Epstein Barr and Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) type 1 co-infection. Physicians should be aware that vasculitis may have a heterogeneous presentation and occur associated with HIV infection. Although unusual, this association should be recognized for early proper treatment and prevention of ischemia.
authors.affiliation: Cardio-Thoracic Center, Girassol Clinic, Luanda, Angola. Electronic address: ana.manuel@clinicagirassol.co.ao.
authors.forename: Ana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Manuel
authors.affiliation: Intensive Care Unit, Girassol Clinic, Luanda, Angola.
authors.forename: Tânia
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Victório
authors.affiliation: Imaginology Department, Girassol Clinic, Luanda, Angola.
authors.forename: Constança
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gomes
authors.affiliation: Cardio-Thoracic Center, Girassol Clinic, Luanda, Angola.
authors.forename: Telmo
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Martins
authors.affiliation: Intensive Care Unit, Girassol Clinic, Luanda, Angola.
authors.forename: António
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dias Neto
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D060085:Coinfection; D020031:Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000150:complications*; D018259:Herpesvirus 1, Human; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000209:etiology*
keywords: Epstein Barr virus; HIV; Herpes Simplex Virus; Vasculitis