Psoriatic Presentation of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Skinmed. 2023 Nov 10;21(5):353-355. eCollection 2023.

Abstract

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a potentially life-threatening single-stranded RNA lentivirus that attacks the body's immune system by infecting CD4 T lymphocytes. If untreated, HIV infection can progress to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).1.2 With the US prevalence of around 12.6 per 100,000 individuals, HIV positivity remains undiagnosed among much of the population.3 The most common presentation of HIV includes flu-like manifestations, such as fever, malaise, diarrhea, weight loss, headache, and muscle aches; however, it is also known to present as other diseases, including psoriasis.1.

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome*
  • CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes
  • HIV
  • HIV Infections* / diagnosis
  • HIV Infections* / epidemiology
  • HIV Seropositivity*
  • Humans