Abstract
Thrombocytopenia is frequently encountered in HIV-infected patients, and the predominant cause is primary HIV-associated thrombocytopenia (PHAT). Standard treatment regimens include optimization of antiretroviral therapy, intravenous immunoglobulin, anti-D, and corticosteroids. Retreatment due to the inability to sustain remission or inferior responses is common, and investigation into the safety and efficacy of alternative therapies is warranted. We describe novel and effective treatment of PHAT with the peptide thrombopoietin receptor agonist romiplostim in a patient with a minimal response to conventional therapy.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 22-23 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2014 |
Keywords
- HIV
- peptide thrombopoietin receptor agonist
- primary HIV-associated thrombocytopenia
- romiplostim
- thrombocytopenia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases