Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome in HIV Patients Initiated On Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) in Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is on a rise in third world countries. The diagnosis is a dilemma for the treating physician. Here we provide information on the clinical manifestations, outcomes of IRIS and the correlation of time of IRIS with the CD4 count. Methods: A Prospective descriptive study conducted over a period of two years in a tertiary care teaching institute in south India. A total of 516 patients diagnosed with HIV were started on Lamivudine and Nevirapine based regimen of which 40 who developed IRIS were studied. Inferential statistical analysis was applied. Results: The mean time for development of IRIS was 75 days into HAART. Most were in the age group 31-40yr (42.5%) with male preponderance (67.5%). Fever was the most common complaint (67.5%) followed by headache. Haemoglobin at the time of diagnosis of IRIS was usually low.CD4 count at the start of therapy averaged at 125/mm3 and mean increase in CD4 count was 50.3% .Tuberculosis (pulmonary TB) was the most common infection leading to IRIS. Majority (93.75%) of the cases had mild to moderate outcomes. Conclusion: IRIS been firmly established as a significant problem in both high and low income countries. Clinicians when initiating ART should have a high degree of clinical suspicion and individualize therapy according to known treatment options for the specific infectious agent. Early recognition and treatment has drastic impact on the outcome of IRIS.
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Dr. Vivek Gopinathan, Dr. Siju V Abraham, Dr. Rahul VC Tiwari
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- DOI 10.9790/0853-1702123236
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