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Chronic, Acute, and Reactivated HIV Infection in Humanized Immunodeficient Mouse Models
Published on: December 3, 2019
[HIV infection]
A Potthoff1, H Rasokat, N H Brockmeyer
1Interdisziplinäre Immunologische Ambulanz , St. Josef Hospital Bochum, Gudrunstr. 56, 44791, Bochum, Deutschland. a.potthoff@klinikum-bochum.de
Abstract:
The skin can be an indicator of decreased immunocompetence. Dermatological markers include new and extensive seborrheic eczema, psoriasis without a family history, widespread herpes zoster in young adults, oral hairy leucoplakia and mollusca in adults. In these cases an HIV test should be offered. During the last 15 years the clinical picture of HIV has changed dramatically. Almost every year new drugs with better efficacy, lower pill burden and less side effects have been approved. Life expectancy is close to normal in western countries. In spite of better treatment options, prevention is the key to stop the worldwide epidemic. Awareness campaigns have to account for the synergies between HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. This poses a great challenge for dermatovenereology.
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