Kaposi's Sarcoma with Primary Lymph Node Involvement in a Retroviral Infected (RVI) Patient
Int Med Case Rep J. 2024 Apr 8;17:311-319. doi: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S458320. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTOne kind of angioproliferative disorder is Kaposi's sarcoma (KS). Growth of spindle-shaped cells, edema, inflammation, and neoangiogenesis are its defining features. Because it lacks the typical indicators of malignancy, it is classified as an intermediate neoplasm. People who are immunocompromised, receiving organ transplants, or receiving antiretroviral therapy are linked to KS. Although lymph node involvement by KS is extremely uncommon, when it does occur, it usually manifests as either the epidemic form in (Human Immuno-def...
Source: Herpes - April 15, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Bizunesh Dires Fenta Alazar Berhe Aregawi Teketel Tadesse Geremew Berhanu Kelemework Fenta Source Type: research

Clinical outcomes of liver transplantation in human immunodeficiency virus/hepatitis B virus coinfected patients in China
Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has been able to improve the immune system function and survival of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients. However, Patients coinfected with HIV and hepatitis... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 8, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jianxin Tang, Ruihui Weng, Taishi Fang, Kangjun Zhang, Xu Yan, Xin Jin, Linjie Xie and Dong Zhao Tags: Research Source Type: research

Treatment of plaque-psoriasis in HIV-positive patients
Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat. 2024 Mar;33(1):37-40.ABSTRACTPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can often accompany human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemics. Development of psoriasis in HIV patients is correlated with a decrease in CD4+ count. Significant variability in the clinical presentation of psoriasis makes it a challenging disease to diagnose. Furthermore, associated immunodeficiency complicates standard treatment with immunosuppressive and biological therapy. Articles that match the terms psoriasis and HIV were searched in MEDLINE and Embase and selected based on their relevance. Highly...
Source: Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina, Panonica, et Adriatica - March 27, 2024 Category: Dermatology Authors: Vita Jugovac Marija Gulin Dora Bari ć Daniela Ledi ć Drvar Romana Čeović Source Type: research

Improved outcomes following gastrointestinal surgery among people living with HIV in the HAART-era: A scoping review
This study aimed to review the varied (Rose et al., 1998; Akbari et al., 2018; Madiba et al., 2009; Sobnach et al., 2019) 1 –4 gastrointestinal (GI) system surgical outcomes among people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLWH) in the HAART-era. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - March 26, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Victoria H. Chen, Keiko M. Patterson, Julio Montaner, Sam M. Wiseman Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research