HIV and Chagas Disease Coinfection, a Tractable Disease?. (30th July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Guidetto, Betiana; Tatta, Melisa; Latini, Veronica; Gonzales, Milene; Riarte, Adelina; Tavella, Silvina; Warley, Eduardo; Altclas, Javier
• Is Part Of: Open forum infectious diseases. Volume 6:Number 7(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-07-30
• Subjects: benznidazole -- Chagas disease -- coinfection -- HIV -- treatment; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofz307
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2328-8957

Abstract

Abstract: We present 2 patients born in Argentina who were newly diagnosed with advanced HIV disease and Chagas disease reactivation with central nervous system involvement. The patients received concurrent benznidazole treatment and antiretroviral therapy, showing good response. Improvement in morbidity and mortality due to early treatment makes this treatment appropriate for coinfected patients.