Pattern of HIV infected meningitis patient in eastern India. The pattern of HIV meningitis patients

      Аннотация: It is the era of the global epidemic of HIV/ AIDS. HIV doesn't kill directly. Instead, it weakens the body's ability to fight disease. Infections which are rarely seen in those with normal immune systems are life-threatening to those with HIV. Meningitis is one of the most fatal complications of HIV. Currently, in Eastern India zone, the data regarding the prevalence of specific microbiological agent in CSF (Cerebrospinal fluid) and clinical presentation of meningitis among HIV patients are not well documented yet. But it is necessary for an in-depth understanding of HIV-meningitis cases presentation and to find out the way of prevention. This study provides the baseline data regarding HIV meningitis cases in the settings and also enlighten the way of prevention in the future.

Ключевые слова: HIV, CD4 count, Cryptococcal meningitis, TB meningitis