Undiagnosed 33-Year-Old Filipino male HIV case presenting initially as stroke in the young: A case report.
- Author:
Samantha Karla Dv INONCILLO
1
;
Joseree-ann S. CATINDIG
2
;
Maria Rhona M. BERGANTIN
3
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article, Original
- MeSH: Human; Male; Adult: 25-44 Yrs Old; Neurologic Manifestations; Cerebrovascular Disorders; Nervous System; Central Nervous System; Cd4 Lymphocyte Count
- From: Journal of Medicine University of Santo Tomas 2026;10(1):1913-1917
- CountryPhilippines
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Abstract:
Cerebrovascular disease is uncommon in patients with HIV, occurring in up to 1.9% of patients, 0.2% were presenting with transient ischemic attacks. The central nervous system is the first part of the body to be affected by the human immunodeficiency virus. This case report is a unique presentation of a 33-year-old male who presented with focal neurologic deficits that lasted for one hour with a background of promiscuous history. The patient was positive for HIV screening test and CD4 count and was started on a combination of antiretroviral therapy. This is the first documented case report in the Philippines. This case report demonstrates the need for a high index of suspicion for early detection of the cause in HIV-positive patients with recurrent transient ischemic attacks, given the high morbidity and mortality that is associated with this condition if delayed or undiagnosed.
