Increased human immunodeficiency virus viral load with cerebral infarction due to varicella zoster virus vasculopathy on treatment with bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide suspension: a case report and literature review

Abstract Background Varicella-Zoster virus (VZV) vasculopathy occasionally occurs in immunocompromised patients and is difficult to treat. The risk factor and optimal therapy remain unclear. Patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and dysphagia or difficulty in oral intake receive antiretro...

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Main Authors: Kazuhiro Ishikawa, Fujimi Kawai, Nobuyoshi Mori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:AIDS Research and Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-023-00547-7