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  • Title: Dermatomyositis and HIV infection: case report and review of the literature.
    Author: Carroll MB, Holmes R.
    Journal: Rheumatol Int; 2011 May; 31(5):673-9. PubMed ID: 19855968.
    Abstract:
    Since the 1980s, a host of autoimmune phenomena and rheumatologic illnesses have been linked to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Given the broad effects of this virus on both the humoral and cell-mediated arms of the immune system, illnesses such as polymyositis and Reiter's syndrome appear to be more prevalent in HIV-infected individuals and occur in the absence of well-described predispositions. The activities of some rheumatologic illnesses exhibit an inverse relationship with the course of HIV infection, such as rheumatoid arthritis, which becomes more quiescent with advancing disease. Dermatomyositis is a rheumatologic illness that very infrequently occurs and during our review of literature only three other cases were reported. We present the case of a Caucasian male in his mid-20s who presented with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and subsequently developed dermatomyositis. In this review, we highlight the current relationship between HIV infection and autoimmunity, the possible ways HIV infection may foster an environment favorable for the development of dermatomyositis, and review the previously reported cases of individuals with HIV infection who developed dermatomyositis. The complex issues of how to treat individuals with HIV and dermatomyositis is also discussed.
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