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Seizures in HIV: The case for special consideration
Lilia Zaporojan1,2, Patricia H McNamara1,2, Jennifer A Williams1,2
1Department of Neurology, St. James's Hospital, James's Street, Dublin 8, Ireland.
Epilepsy & Behavior Case Reports
|July 18, 2018
Summary
This study found that HIV+ patients with epilepsy had low anti-seizure drug (ASD) levels and poor seizure control. Careful consideration of ASD prescriptions and support services is crucial for this population.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Infectious Diseases
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is essential for managing HIV.
- Drug interactions between ART and anti-seizure drugs (ASDs) can impact treatment efficacy.
- Understanding seizure prevalence and management in HIV+ individuals is critical.
Keywords:
ART, antiretroviral therapyASD, anti seizure drugASD–ART interactionCI, cognitive impairmentEPR, electronic patient recordEpilepsyHAART, highly active antiretroviral therapyHIVNOS, new onset seizureSJH, St. James's HospitalSeizureMore Related Videos
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