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1Department of Pediatrics, SAT Hospital, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Correspondence to: Dr KE Elizabeth, Professor of Pediatrics and Superintendent, SAT Hospital, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 695 011. elizake@hotmail.com.
Indian Pediatrics
|August 18, 2014
Summary
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS) is rare in immunocompetent individuals. This case shows IRIS can occur in immunocompetent children with central nervous system tuberculosis.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurology
Background:
- Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS) is an exaggerated inflammatory response during immune recovery, typically seen in immunocompromised patients.
- While rare, IRIS can manifest even in immunocompetent individuals, presenting a diagnostic challenge.
Observation:
- A 5-½-year-old immunocompetent female child diagnosed with central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis without HIV infection.
- The patient developed paradoxical IRIS, characterized by clinical worsening despite anti-tuberculosis treatment.
Findings:
- The patient's condition improved with supportive care and continued anti-tuberculosis therapy.
- This case highlights that tuberculosis-associated IRIS is possible in immunocompetent hosts.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider IRIS in the differential diagnosis of worsening neurological symptoms in immunocompetent patients with tuberculosis.
- Understanding IRIS in diverse populations is crucial for effective management of infectious diseases and inflammatory responses.
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