article · Journal of the Neurological Sciences

Stroke, HIV and the Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome in the absence of opportunistic infections

Eitzaz Sadiq
Sarah Katzew
Gavin R. Norton
Grace Tade
Jeremy Nel
Angela J. Woodiwiss
Girish Modi

20245 citationsOpen accessUniversity of the Witwatersrand

Abstract

Almost a third of strokes in PLWH may be related to IRIS, with a crude incidence rate 3.5 times higher in the first 6 months following ART-initiation compared to beyond 6 months. This appears to be independent of OIs. Risk factors are unclear.

Research topics

HIV-related health complications and treatments
HIV Research and Treatment
Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2024.122880

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