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[Rheumatological manifestations in HIV infections]
Background:
The recognised clinical spectrum of disease associated with HIV infection is rapidly expanding and now includes a variety of rheumatological manifestations.
Material And Methods:
In this review of the literature of the last 15 years, we present the most common rheumatic manifestations described in association with HIV infection.
Results:
Manifestations include a wide array of articular syndromes and autoimmune manifestations such as Reiter's syndrome, psoriatic arthritis, HIV associated arthritis and septic arthritis. Autoimmune diseases associated with HIV infection include a Sjögren-like syndrome, myopathies and systemic vasculitis.
Interpretation:
Rheumatological manifestations of HIV infection may present earlier than clinical signs of the infection itself. Steroid and cytostatic treatment of rheumatic diseases may worsen the HIV disease.