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Thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura in the era of HIV: A single-centre experience.

Yusuf MoolaZaheera CassimjeeChandni DayalSheetal ChibaAdekunle AjayiMalcolm Davies
Published in: Southern African journal of HIV medicine (2023)
HIV is an important cause of TTP in the local context. Haematological and neurological involvement are more severe in HIV-associated TTP. Acceptable survival rates are achievable with PEX even in advanced HIV infection; renal sequalae are less common in this group.
Keyphrases
  • antiretroviral therapy
  • hiv positive
  • hiv infected
  • hiv testing
  • human immunodeficiency virus
  • hiv aids
  • hepatitis c virus
  • men who have sex with men
  • south africa
  • early onset
  • free survival