Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome in CNS Tuberculosis.
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2014-08
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Background: Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS), an exaggerated
inflammatory response with clinical worsening due to immune recovery during treatment, is
rare in the immune-competent population. Case characteristics: A 5-½-year old immunecompetent
girl with CNS tuberculosis without HIV who developed paradoxical IRIS.
Outcome: Response to supportive care along with Anti-tuberculosis treatment. Message:
IRIS can occur in tuberculosis, even in the immuno-competent.
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Hypersensitivity, Immunity, Tuberculosis
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Elizabeth K E, Jubin K. Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome in CNS Tuberculosis. Indian Pediatrics. 2014 Aug; 51(8): 668-670.