Korean J Med.  2005 Oct;69(4):451-456.

Two cases of acute human immunodeficiency virus sndrome presenting as an acute febrile disease

• Lim YH
• Chang SJ
• Won YW
• Hong SM
• Cheon SM
• Shin JH
• Pai HJ

Abstract

Acute Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) syndrome should be considered in any patient with possible HIV exposure who presents with acute febrile disease. The diagnosis of acute HIV syndrome is difficult because symptoms are those of common illness. A high index of suspicion and possibility of HIV exposure are important diagnostic clue. Early diagnosis during primary infection permit patient education and treatment that may delay disease progression and improve immune preservation and reconstitution. We report two cases of acute HIV syndrome presenting as an acute febrile disease. The first case had severe illness presenting as acute severe hepatitis and disseminated intravascular coagulation, and the second had relatively mild form of disease. Two cases started the treatment with highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) and have been well now with no other complications.

Keyword

Hiv syndrome; Hiv infections; Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

MeSH Terms

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Diagnosis
Disease Progression
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Early Diagnosis
Hepatitis
HIV Infections
HIV*
Humans*
Patient Education as Topic