Open AccessDrug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms related to antiretroviral treatment in human immunodeficiency virus patients
Author(s) -
David Brandariz,
Àlex Smithson,
Vanesa Antón-Vázquez
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
indian journal of sexually transmitted diseases and aids
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2589-0565
pISSN - 2589-0557
DOI - 10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_70_17
Subject(s) - medicine , nevirapine , efavirenz , raltegravir , eosinophilia , abacavir , dermatology , adverse effect , pediatrics , viral load , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , immunology , antiretroviral therapy
The drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is a life-threatening condition caused by different medications. The objective of this study was to analyze DRESS cases related to antiretroviral therapy in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients.