Kawasaki-like disease (KLD) in an adult with congenital HIV infection
Conclusion It is a challenging task to diagnose Kawasaki-like disease in HIV infected adults due to a high likelihood of opportunistic infections or possible hypersensitivity to any one of the plethora of prescribed medications. A high suspicion of KLD is advised in HIV infected adults with severe immunosuppression and unexplained fever lasting>5 days to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.
Source: HIV and AIDS Review - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
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