HIV encephalopathy in a child: a rare presentation

Authors

  • R Prasad Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
  • M Madeshwaran Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
  • OP Mishra Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v1i4.9576

Keywords:

HIV, Encephalopathy, Infection

Abstract

Human Immunodeficiency virus encephalopathy is a rare presenting feature in children. We had a 7 year female child of HIV positive parent, who presented with fever, progressive decline in neurological function and altered sensorium for 15 days. On examination, she was febrile, unconscious (GCS 4/15) with decerebrate posturing, symmetrical exaggerated deep tendonreflexes,and bilateral extensor plantar. Her ELISAfor HIV was positive and CD4+ count was 89 cells/pl. CSF cytochemical analyses was normalwith negativelndia ink study for cryptococcus. Cranial CT showed brain atrophy in serial scans. A diagnosis of progressive HIV encephalopathy was made and antibacterials, antifungals and HAART regimen was started but child succumbed to illness. Progressive encephalopathy in childhood may be due to HIV infection.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v1i4.9576

Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences (2013) Vol.1 No.04: 53-55

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2014-01-12

How to Cite

Prasad, R., Madeshwaran, M., & Mishra, O. (2014). HIV encephalopathy in a child: a rare presentation. Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences, 1(4), 53–55. https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v1i4.9576

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 4 (2013)

Section

Case Reports

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