HIV Disease: Opportunistic Infx's and Co-Morbidities Flashcards
Complications of HIV
2:
- Opportunistic Infxs
- Co-morbs
Comps of HIV Disease
Opportunistic Infxs vs Co-morbidities
Whats the main difference?
You will see Opportunistic Infxs in pts w/ HIV who are NOT successfully tx’d w/ ART
Comps of HIV Disease
Opportunistic Infxs
Seen in people w/ suppressed immune systems such as pts w/ HIV who are NOT successfully treated w/ ART
Comps of HIV Disease
Co-morbs
Seen in SOME HIV+ people→ EVEN those who ARE successfully treated w/ ART***
Opportunistic Infxs come from
Well…one contributor..
LOW CD4 counts
HOW can a person who is HIV+ avoid getting an opportunistic infx?
- Take ART EVERY DAY (prn/prescribed)
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Goal:
- NON-detectable lvls
- Maint CD4 count so immune system can function
Opportunistic Infections
Kaposi’s Sarcoma
- Skin, mucous membranes
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MAY affect lymphatic system
- Lymphedema
- Painful LEs
Opportunistic Infections
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP)
Think “Fungal” one*
Also….”Pneumo”→ LUNGS!
- Up to 85% of healthy adults possess antibodies
- Fever, dyspnea, hypoxia
These are ESP. in Compromised immune systems
2:
TB
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Opportunistic Infections
Oral thrush (Candidiasis)
*Fungal also!!
Opportunistic Infections
Mycobacterium** Avium (MAC)**
INITIALLY affect GI and Pulmonary tracts
Opportunistic Infections
Tuberculosis (TB)
- RE-surgence in NON-HIV pops in poor urban areas**
- Up to ⅓ HIV+ individuals coinfected w/ Myobacterium TB
- 23% deaths due to TB***
Opportunistic Infections
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Know it exists as an opportunistic infx
along w/ TB→ ESPECIALLY in compromised immune systems
This tumor is RARE in NON-HIV population
Cerebral Lymphoma
Neuro comps of HIV:
Caused by 4:
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Specific tumors:
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Cerebral lymphoma
- NOTE: this is RARE in NON-HIV pop.
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Cerebral lymphoma
- Opportunistic infxs
- PRIMARY HIV infx
- Autoimmune rxns*
Neuro comps of HIV
Can include:
- Peripheral neuropathies* (COMMON)
- Cog impairs
- SZs
- Dementia
- Para/Hemiplegia
- Other focal deficits→ depending upon location of patho.
Opportunistic CNS Infxs
Explain how we get them there…
- Blood/brain barrier (BBB) usually prevents entry of infectious material
-
HIV is able to cross BBB**
- maybe on its own, maybe in infected macrophages and T-cells
- Even in a normal immune system→ LESS immune protection in CNS vs rest of body:
- NO lymphatic system
- LOWER antibody lvls
- FEWER WBCs
Even in a normal immune system→ LESS immune protection in CNS vs rest of body:
3 reasons WHY?
- NO lymphatic system
- LOWER antibody lvls
- FEWER WBCs
CNS Opportunistic Infx
Meningitis
In general…
- Inflammation of meninges of the brain and/or SC
- *USUALLY a complication of another infx
-
Sx’s:
- HA, nausea, painful stiff neck, altered LOC
- Usually extends into cortex and SC
- Potentially severe comps
CNS Opportunistic Infx
Meningitis
Cryptococcal Meningitis
-
MOST COMMON FUNGAL INFX IN THE CNS***
- ~5% of people w/ AIDS
- Infx usually limited to meninges→ Sxs similar to meningitis
MOST COMMON FUNGAL INFX IN THE CNS
~5% of people w/ AIDS
Cryptococcal Meningitis
This CNS Opportunistic Infx often Co-Exists w/ Meningitis
Encephalitis
CNS Opportunistic Infx
Encephalitis
- Gen inflammation of Parenchyma
- Cause MAY be Viral
- Herpes simplex, Herpes Zoster, Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
- Cause MAY be Viral
-
Findings:
- Aphasia, SZs, hemiparesis, s/s intracranial mass, fever, HA
- *Similar to, but distinct from, Meningitis
- **OFTEN COEXIST!
CNS Opportunistic Infx
Brain Abscess
- Due to local infx, OR spread from distant infx
- INC incidence w/ exotic protozoan OR fungal organisms
- Abscessed area becomes→ Necrotic and encapsulated
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Sx risk:
- Exposes CNS structures to other antigens
Medical Tx for Brain Abscess
-
Antibiotics→ MUST cross BBB to be effective
- Intrathecal tx often used BUT:
- Neurotoxic SEs
- Drug conc LOW in Lat. ventricles
- Intrathecal tx often used BUT:
- Incision and drainage
CNS Opportunistic Infx
Cerebral Toxoplasmosis
ALL STUFF
-
Cause→ reactivation of dormant toxoplasma cysts (T. gondii protozoan)
- Oocysts excreted by cats; eggs survive in soil (litter) for extd pds of time
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*MOST COMMON INTRACRANIAL infx in PWAIDS
- 80-90% w/ CD4 count <100*
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Deficits→ Focal
- SZ, hemiparesis, ataxia, aphasia, HA, mental status change, confusion, lethargy
MOST COMMON INTRACRANIAL INFX in PWAIDS
Cerebral Toxoplasmosis
Cerebral Toxoplasmosis
MOST common intracranial infx in PWAIDS
Potentially curable?
POTENTIALLY curable w/ EARLY Tx
*Relapses common (in compromised immune systems)