A severe manifestation of primary HIV-1 infection in an adolescent. (3rd October 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Morgado, Joana; Póvoas, Marta Isabel; Cruz, Carla; Teixeira, Andrea
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2014
• Publication Date: 2014-10-03
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-205697
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Primary HIV infection (PHI) is symptomatic in 50–90% of patients with symptoms resembling infectious mononucleosis. The diagnosis, however, is seldom made at first presentation. Clinically severe presentations during primary HIV type 1 infection are considered to occur infrequently. We report a case of a severe manifestation of PHI with meningoencephalitis in the setting of HIV seroconversion in an adolescent girl.