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[New-onset seizures in patients with immunodeficiency virus infection in Bobo-Dioulasso Hospital (Burkina Faso)].

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Seizures are common in advanced stages of immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HIV-infected outpatients and inpatients in the national hospital in Bobo-Dioulasso among whom seizures occurred had been recruited over four years. There were mainly male (30/13) with an average age of 35 years with

Predictors and long-term outcome of seizures in human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV)-negative cryptococcal meningitis.

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BACKGROUND Seizures are one of the most important neurologic complications of human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV)-negative cryptococcal meningitis. A better understanding of the risk associated factors can help predict those who will require treatment. METHODS This 22-year retrospective study

Development of new-onset seizures in the peripartum period. Should human immunodeficiency virus infection be considered a cause?

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The case histories of two women who developed new-onset seizures in the peripartum period of their pregnancies are presented. These two women had divergent medical histories and prenatal courses. Both women developed grand mal seizures that could be attributed to several established etiologies, yet

Prevalence of seizures in children infected with human immunodeficiency virus.

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A retrospective study of 354 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients identified a subgroup of 27 children with seizures (7.6%, 95% confidence interval: 5.1%-10.9%). Of the total group, 13% (n = 46) had identifiable neurologic deficits and 30% (n = 107) had developmental delay. Both

Neurodevelopmental delay and focal seizures as presenting symptoms of human immunodeficiency virus I infection.

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Three children presenting with neurological symptoms were subsequently diagnosed as being infected with the human immunodeficiency virus I (HIV). All children showed normal development for about 12-18 months of age but later developed psychomotor and developmental regression. One child presented

A generalized seizure following initiation of nelfinavir in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection, suspected due to interaction between nelfinavir and phenytoin.

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Nelfinavir, one of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) specific protease inhibitors(PIs), is widely used for the treatment of HIV infection. Nelfinavir, which is metabolized with the cytochrome p450 isoforms, elevate the phenytoin level theoretically because nelfinavir acts as an inhibitor of

A 33-year-old patient with human immunodeficiency virus on antiretroviral therapy with efavirenz-induced complex partial seizures: a case report.

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BACKGROUND Efavirenz is a commonly prescribed antiretroviral drug that is largely well tolerated. However, seizure disorder is a rare side effect. Prompt identification and immediate replacement of efavirenz with an alternative drug would effectively stop the seizures. To the best of our knowledge,

Prevalence and incidence of new-onset seizures and epilepsy in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): Systematic review and meta-analysis.

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The prevalence and incidence of seizures are substantially higher in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) compared with the general population and is associated with higher mortality rates. Despite this, the condition remains poorly understood, and there is variation in

Seizures in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated Cryptococcal Meningitis: Predictors and Outcomes.

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Seizures commonly occur in patients with cryptococcal meningitis, yet risk factors and outcomes related to seizures are not well described.

Methods

We performed post hoc analyses on participants prospectively enrolled in 3 separate human

Prospective study of new-onset seizures in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection: etiologic and clinical aspects.

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OBJECTIVE To determine the frequency and etiologic and clinical aspects of new-onset seizures in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. METHODS A prospective survey of an HIV-infected patient cohort. METHODS Outpatients and inpatients in a university hospital in Barcelona,

Prospective analysis of seizures occurring in human immunodeficiency virus type-1 infection.

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A prospective, case-control study was undertaken to characterise seizures occurring in the context of human immunodeficiency type-1 (HIV-1) infection. Fifty consecutive patients with a documented seizure were enrolled along with fifty control patients. Among cases the median CD4 cell count was 8/mm3

Metabolic abnormalities and new-onset seizures in human immunodeficiency virus-seropositive patients.

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Seizures are a recognized complication of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-type-1 infection. CNS disease processes in these patients include encephalitis, focal brain lesions, and meningitis. Metabolic causes of seizures have received little attention. In a retrospective study, we selected 68

Clinical features of seizures in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection.

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Patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection have a higher burden of seizures, but few studies have examined seizures in HIV-infected individuals in Korea. A retrospective study was conducted to determine the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of seizures in patients with HIV

Seizures in human immunodeficiency virus infection.

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Among 630 patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection, 70 patients with new-onset seizures were studied. Generalized seizures occurred in 66 patients (94%): they occurred as the initial seizure in 56 patients (80%) and during follow-up in another 10 patients (14%). Partial seizures (18

Seizures in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection.

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OBJECTIVE To study the significance of new onset seizure in patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. METHODS Patients infected with HIV with the new onset seizure were enrolled in the study. Seizure type was classified. Adequate work up was done to search for a cause of their

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