A Patient with AIDS and Embolic Stroke: A Case Report

Authors

  • Troy Fonda
  • Usman Hadi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v16i1.17656

Keywords:

Embolic Stroke, Vasculopathy, Atherosclerosis, HIV

Abstract

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a global concern. Globally, 36.7 million people are living with HIV and 1 million people died at the end of 2016. There is an association between human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection with neurological manifestations. Between 1% and 5% of patients with HIV develop stroke. The pathogenesis of AIDS with stroke is still controversial. A 37-year-old male patient with AIDS had an embolic stroke. The diagnosis of the patient was based on clinical condition and the CT scan results of the head with contrast. The stroke-causing mechanism in patients is HIV-associated vasculopathy that results from accelerated atherosclerosis. After administration of antiplatelet and statin, the patient’s condition improves.

Author Biographies

  • Troy Fonda

    Resident, Division of Tropical and Infection, Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Soetomo Hospital – Faculty of Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia

  • Usman Hadi

    Professor, Division of Tropical and Infection, Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Soetomo Hospital – Faculty of Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia

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Published

2021-11-30

How to Cite

A Patient with AIDS and Embolic Stroke: A Case Report. (2021). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 16(1), 1186-1190. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v16i1.17656