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Hindi Review Article
The Impact of HIV Coinfection on Cerebral Malaria Pathogenesis
Sarah Hochman* and Kami Kim
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Ave, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
- *Corresponding Author:
- Sarah Hochman
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
1300 Morris Park Ave, Bronx
NY 10461, USA
E-mail: sarah.hochman@einstein.yu.edu
Received Date: 8 February 2012 Revised Date: 29 February 2012 Accepted Date: 2 March 2012
Abstract
HIV infection is widespread throughout the world and is especially prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Similarly, Plasmodium falciparum, the most common cause of severe malaria, affects large areas of sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. Although initial studies suggested that HIV and malaria had independent impact upon patient outcomes, recent studies have indicated a more significant interaction. Clinical studies have shown that people infected with HIV have more frequent and severe episodes of malaria, and parameters of HIV disease progression worsen in individuals during acute malaria episodes. However, the effect of HIV on development of cerebral malaria, a manifestation of P. falciparum infection that is frequently fatal, has not been characterized. We review clinical and basic science studies pertaining to HIV and malaria coinfection and cerebral malaria in particular in order to highlight the likely role HIV plays in exacerbating cerebral malaria pathogenesis.
