Papular pruruitc eruption of HIV Flashcards
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CS cells usually below?
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Papular pruritic eruption (PPE) appears to be a marker of advanced HIV disease;>80%
person with PPE have CD4+ Tcellcounts <100/μL (100).
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Manif
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Urticarial papules and occasionally non infectious pustules;occasionally folliculocentric. Usually symmetric and distributed primarily on the extremities, and less commonly
on the trunk and face .Because of intense pruritus,multiple excoriations,markedpost-
inflammatory hyperpigmentation,scarring is usually present.
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tx
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