Definition of an HIV MCD attack
| Feature . |
|---|
| 1. Fever |
| 2. At least 3 of the following symptoms |
| Peripheral lymphadenopathy |
| Enlarged spleen |
| Edema |
| Pleural effusion |
| Ascites |
| Cough |
| Nasal obstruction |
| Xerostomia |
| Rash |
| Central neurologic symptoms |
| Jaundice |
| Autoimmune hemolytic anemia |
| 3. Increased serum CRP level (> 20 mg/L) in the absence of any other etiology |
| Feature . |
|---|
| 1. Fever |
| 2. At least 3 of the following symptoms |
| Peripheral lymphadenopathy |
| Enlarged spleen |
| Edema |
| Pleural effusion |
| Ascites |
| Cough |
| Nasal obstruction |
| Xerostomia |
| Rash |
| Central neurologic symptoms |
| Jaundice |
| Autoimmune hemolytic anemia |
| 3. Increased serum CRP level (> 20 mg/L) in the absence of any other etiology |
Data are from Gerard et al.23
CRP indicates C-reactive protein.