Seizures in HIV: The case for special consideration

Epilepsy & Behavior Case Reports
Lilia ZaporojanColin P Doherty

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the rate, cause and management of seizures in the context of potential ART-ASD interactions in a cohort of HIV + individuals. Records of 604 HIV + patients were reviewed and those reporting epilepsy/seizure diagnosis were further evaluated. This cohort exhibited a seizure rate of 2.4%. HIV + patients treated for epilepsy displayed low serum ASD levels and failed to achieve seizure control. They were more likely to disengage from Neurology follow-up. For HIV + patients presenting with seizures/epilepsy the ASD prescription and the provision of supplementary support services needs to be carefully considered.

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