Acute human immunodeficiency virus infection managed with highly active antiretroviral therapy.
- Author:
Ji Hyun JEONG
1
;
Ji Young CHEUN
;
Jong Dae KIM
;
Jung Ho LEE
;
Hee Kwan WON
;
Jeong Ho PARK
;
Young Keun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
HIV infection;
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome;
Highly active antiretroviral therapy
- MeSH:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome;
Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active;
Early Diagnosis;
HIV;
HIV Antibodies;
HIV Infections;
Humans
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2009;76(6):769-772
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Acute human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a transient symptomatic illness associated with high-titer HIV replication and an expansive immunologic response to the invading pathogen. The diagnosis of acute HIV infection is difficult because the symptoms are those of common illnesses and HIV antibodies are usually not detected during the early phase of infection. An accurate early diagnosis is important because of the potential clinical benefit of early antiretroviral therapy, and to prevent the spread of infection. We report a case of acute HIV infection presenting as an acute febrile illness. We started treatment with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and the patient is now well with no other complications
