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[Use of plasmapheresis in patients with AIDS and peripheral polyneuropathy].

Authors :
Lapiński TW
Prokopowicz D
Source :
Polski merkuriusz lekarski : organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego [Pol Merkur Lekarski] 1999 Nov; Vol. 7 (41), pp. 215-7.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

The plasmapheresis is procedure removal of plasma and simultaneously, together with plasma, toxins, incorrect metabolites, antigens and immunological complexes. In patients with HIV infection often appearance periphery polyneuropathy. This is connected with autoantibody action on the damage of neurone. The aim of this study was evaluation effectiveness of plasmapheresis in treatment patients with AIDS and polyneuropathy. Seven patients with AIDS--C3 and polyneuropathy coexistence were treatment by plasmapheresis. The symptoms of polyneuropathy decrease in all patients. Were don't influence on immunological system and side effect performance plasmapheresis.

Details

Language :
Polish
ISSN :
1426-9686
Volume :
7
Issue :
41
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Polski merkuriusz lekarski : organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10680453