| Literature DB >> 22451762 |
A Kumar1, J Wang, D Sutton, E J Bow.
Abstract
A bisexual male presented with acute thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) in association with established acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The patient had classic clinical and laboratory findings of TTP and responded well to plasmapheresis therapy. Previously reported cases of TTP in association with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection are briefly reviewed. Basic concepts in the pathogenesis of TTP are examined in reference to HIV infection.Entities:
Keywords: Acquired immune deficiency syndrome; Anemia; Human immunodeficiency virus; Thrombocytopenia; Thrombotic microangiopathy; Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Year: 1992 PMID: 22451762 PMCID: PMC3307417 DOI: 10.1155/1992/903715
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can J Infect Dis ISSN: 1180-2332