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==Background==
==Background==
 
Immune reconstitution syndrome, or immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS), refers to the paradoxical worsening of pre-existing infections after antiretroviral therapy (ART) is intiated for HIV.<ref>DeSimone JA, Pomerantz RJ, Babinchak TJ. Inflammatory reactions in HIV-1-infected persons after initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy. Ann Intern Med. 2000;133(6):447–454. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-133-6-200009190-00013</ref> It occurs due to increases in T lymphocyte numbers that occurs after ART is started as well as increased immune response.


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==

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Background

Immune reconstitution syndrome, or immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS), refers to the paradoxical worsening of pre-existing infections after antiretroviral therapy (ART) is intiated for HIV.[1] It occurs due to increases in T lymphocyte numbers that occurs after ART is started as well as increased immune response.

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

Management

Disposition

See Also

External Links

References

  1. DeSimone JA, Pomerantz RJ, Babinchak TJ. Inflammatory reactions in HIV-1-infected persons after initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy. Ann Intern Med. 2000;133(6):447–454. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-133-6-200009190-00013