Thrombotic microangiopathy in the setting of human immunodeficiency virus infection: High incidence of severe thrombocytopenia

ConclusionsThe incidence described herein of HIV infection among TMA patients is the highest reported outside of South Africa. More severe thrombocytopenia in HIV‐positive patients may reflect TMA in the setting of preexisting HIV‐associated thrombocytopenia. HIV should be considered in patients with TMA, and TMA should be considered in HIV‐positive patients with severe thrombocytopenia.

Source: Journal of Clinical Apheresis - January 27, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Najeebah A. Bade, Victoria S. Giffi, Maria R. Baer, Ann B. Zimrin, Jennie Y. Law Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research