An ALS-like syndrome with new HIV infection and complete response to antiretroviral therapy.

MacGowan, D J; Scelsa, S N; Waldron, M · Neurology · 2001

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A 32-year-old woman presenting with a rapidly progressive ALS-like syndrome was found to be HIV positive with a CD4 count of 44/mm(3). The patient recovered completely during 1 year after treatment with nelfinavir, zidovudine, and lamivudine, and recovery is sustained nearly 4 years later. Recovery was accompanied by HIV RNA becoming undetectable in plasma and CSF.

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