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01-09-2014 | Clinical Brief

HIV with Juvenile Dermatomyositis

Authors: Varun Kumar Sharma, Aanchal Kakkar, Rakesh Lodha, Vaishali Suri, Sushil Kumar Kabra

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 9/2014

Abstract

Dermatomyositis with HIV infection has been very rarely reported. The authors report an 8-y-old boy who presented with skin rashes and edema, muscle weakness and polymicrobial infection along with mild immunosupression. Diagnosis of dermatomyositis was established by raised enzymes, suggestive MRI and muscle biopsy findings. Child responded to systemic steroids and low dose weekly methotrexate.

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Title: HIV with Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Authors: Varun Kumar Sharma
Aanchal Kakkar
Rakesh Lodha
Vaishali Suri
Sushil Kumar Kabra
Publication date: 01-09-2014
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 9/2014
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-013-1160-2

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