Retroviral rebound syndrome with fatal outcome after discontinuation of antiretroviral therapy

Clin Infect Dis. 2005 Nov 1;41(9):e83-5. doi: 10.1086/497074. Epub 2005 Sep 29.

Abstract

We report the case of a patient with AIDS who developed retroviral rebound syndrome that led to death after antiretroviral therapy was stopped because of toxicity. Cases of retroviral rebound syndrome reported in the literature are briefly reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Adult
  • Anti-Retroviral Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Anti-Retroviral Agents / adverse effects*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Anti-Retroviral Agents