Fatal lactic acidosis and mimicking Guillain-Barré syndrome in an adolescent with human immunodeficiency virus infection.
Autor(es): Rosso Rafaella; Di Biagio Antonio; Ferrazin Antonio; Bassetti Matteo; Ciravegna Barbara Wenda; Bassetti Dante
Resumo: We report a case of antiretroviral therapy-related fatal lactic acidosis occurring in a vertically infected HIV-positive 17-year-old patient. While receiving antiretroviral therapy with stavudine, didanosine, tenofovir and amprenavir, the patient developed severe acidosis and rapid neuromuscular and respiratory failure mimicking Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Imprenta: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, v. 22, n. 7, p. 668-670, 2003
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1097/01.inf.0000076600.83640.3e
Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Infectious diseases ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Viral infections ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Virus ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Transmission ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Public health
Data de publicação: 2003
