Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection: demonstration of p24 antigen in endothelial cells
| Autor: | F. J. Barbado, C. Gamallo, José María Peña, González Jj, A. del Arco, J J Vázquez, Miguel Angel Martinez |
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| Rok vydání: | 1993 |
| Předmět: |
Microbiology (medical)
Adult Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura HIV Core Protein p24 HIV Infections Virus Pathogenesis Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) hemic and lymphatic diseases Immunopathology Medicine Humans heterocyclic compounds Platelet Purpura Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic business.industry virus diseases respiratory system medicine.disease Virology Infectious Diseases HIV p24 Antigen Immunology Female Viral disease Endothelium Vascular business therapeutics |
| Zdroj: | Europe PubMed Central |
| ISSN: | 1058-4838 |
| Popis: | We report a case of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) in a woman infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in whose endothelial cells we detected HIV p24 antigen. The patient had an excellent response to conventional therapy for TTP and remained in complete remission 12 months after diagnosis. We also present a review of the literature on the association of TTP with HIV infection and speculate on its nature. The presence of HIV p24 antigen in the endothelial cell might be indicative of a role of virus, yet to be defined, in the pathogenesis of HIV-associated TTP. |
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