학술논문

Rapid neurodevelopmental recovery after ART initiation in an infant with HIV encephalopathy
Document Type
article
Source
Subject
Allied Health and Rehabilitation Science
Biomedical and Clinical Sciences
Health Sciences
Neurosciences
Brain Disorders
Behavioral and Social Science
Clinical Research
Infectious Diseases
Pediatric
HIV/AIDS
Neurodegenerative
Good Health and Well Being
HIV
encephalopathy
infant
ART
Biomedical and clinical sciences
Health sciences
Language
Abstract
While there is ample evidence that antiretroviral therapy (ART) can improve cognitive outcomes in older children living with HIV, encephalopathy in infants has historically been considered an advanced disease presentation with less likelihood of neurodevelopmental recovery on treatment. More recent studies suggest that timely ART can halt encephalopathic disease progression and even lead to symptom resolution. Here we present a case of an HIV-positive infant diagnosed with encephalopathy who experienced impressive and rapid improvement with a multi-disciplinary care approach that included physical and occupational therapy and ART.