HIV and Chagas Disease Coinfection, a Tractable Disease?

HIV and Chagas Disease Coinfection, a Tractable Disease?

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...

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Veröffentlicht in:Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2019-07, Vol.6 (7)
Hauptverfasser: Guidetto, Betiana, Tatta, Melisa, Latini, Veronica, Gonzales, Milene, Riarte, Adelina, Tavella, Silvina, Warley, Eduardo, Altclas, Javier
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Sprache:eng
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Antiviral agents
Brief Report
Chagas' disease
Comorbidity
Diagnosis
Dosage and administration
Drug therapy
HIV infection
Patient outcomes
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Zusammenfassung: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.
ISSN:2328-8957
2328-8957
DOI:10.1093/ofid/ofz307