In Lviv, a man received a summons on the street and ended up in the VLK for examination before military service.
A 36-year-old Lviv resident was diagnosed with HIV and during treatment for tuberculosis and pneumonia, the correct protocol was adopted, which saved the man’s life.
The man worked as an asphalt paver. As part of the examination, he was given a rapid HIV test, which was positive. The patient was recommended to take antiretroviral therapy, but decided not to start treatment, underestimating the danger of his condition.
Four months later, he returned to the medical center in serious condition, suffering from disseminated tuberculosis and pneumocystis pneumonia. The man was forced to breathe with oxygen support and the only question for the doctors was:
Will I live?
Igor’s question is correct, because very often people with HIV die from tuberculosis and pneumocystis pneumonia, they are not prescribed treatment in a timely manner, the Second Medical Association of Lviv reported.
The specialists responded quickly, knowing about the man’s HIV status, and took all necessary measures to save him. The patient was subsequently transferred to the Pulmonary Health Center.
Doctors predict that the man’s lungs will recover. Now he must take antiretroviral therapy – one pill a day, which gives him a chance to live a full life.
Head of the Center for Integrated Medical and Social Services Elena Pavlishin notes the importance of timely initiation of treatment for people with HIV infection, since many of them die from concomitant diseases such as tuberculosis and pneumocystis pneumonia.
Source: Racurs
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