HIV type 2 demyelinating encephalomyelitis

Clin Infect Dis. 2006 Jun 1;42(11):e89-91. doi: 10.1086/503909. Epub 2006 Apr 26.

Abstract

A human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 2 (HIV-2)-infected African patient developed inflammatory demyelinating lesions of the optic nerves, spinal cord, and brain, which coincided with a decreasing CD4 cell count and with active HIV-2 replication. This case provides evidence that HIV-2 is neurotropic, extends the range of known HIV-2-associated neurological complications, and confirms the overlap between the neurological complications of HIV type 1 and HIV-2 infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
  • CD4 Lymphocyte Count
  • Demyelinating Diseases / etiology*
  • Demyelinating Diseases / virology
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy
  • HIV Infections / virology*
  • HIV-2 / isolation & purification*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Viral Load

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents