ArticleSAGE open medicine2018
Audit of computed tomography brain findings in HIV-infected patients with space occupying infective lesions at a regional level hospital in KwaZulu-Natal.
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- Clinical profile of central nervous system space-occupying lesions and their association with CD4 counts in patients with HIV: A prospective observational study.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2024Article
- Brain abscesses in an immunocompromised patient with a soft tissue mass.Southern African journal of infectious diseases · 2024Article
- New-onset focal seizure as a presenting feature of HIV infection: a case report and mini review to the challenge in resource-limited settings.AIDS research and therapy · 2021Review
- HIV-Related Cerebral Toxoplasmosis Revisited: Current Concepts and Controversies of an Old Disease.Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS CareReview
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Abstract
backgroundWith the increased prevalence of HIV pandemic, more focus is placed on pathology involving the central nervous system secondary to HIV infection. Medical computerised tomography scans have become an integral investigation at a regional hospital level.
objectiveTo provide a description of central nervous system space occupying infective lesion found within this cohort of patients.
settingEdendale Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
methodsThis was a retrospective study in which the charts of all HIV-infected medical patients with findings of a space occupying infective lesion on computerised tomography brain seen for the time period 1 January 2015 up to and including 31 December 2015 were analysed. A total of 110 patient files were evaluated.
resultsMost patients were in the third to fourth decade of life with mean cluster of differentiation 4 of 125 cells/mm
conclusionComputerised tomography scans to detect space-occupying infective lesion of the brain are invaluable for rapid diagnosis and to reduce morbidity and mortality.
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