Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Decreased WBCs And An Ascomycete Yeast With HIV Positive?

situation:
admitted to the ER in a weakened state with persistent fever and weight loss. He is HIV-positive and lived in Panama until recently. Blood work demonstrates reduced WBC, RBC and platelet counts. Bone marrow aspiration reveals decreased WBCs and an ascomycete yeast. The yeast produces numerous macroconidia when cultured on PDA.
Mon, 4 Aug 2014
Report Abuse
Hematologist,  's  Response
Hi, its very common in hiv that wbc, rbc and platelets count goes down.its called pancytopenia. In hiv immunodeficiency is there so many infections risk is there you have fungal infectio and its due to hiv positive. You should consult your doctor and take antifungal medicine as per his advice.
thanks for using health care magic.
I find this answer helpful
Hematologist,  Dr. Hardik Sanghvi's  Response
Hi, you havd decreased all blood count known as pancytopenia snd its occurs in hiv. And your fungal infections is also related to hiv. Because of low immunity many opportunities agents also cause infection. So all ate related to hiv. Take treatment of that.if needed check cd4 count and viral load then take treatment accordingly.
Thanks for using health care magic.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Get personalized answers to your HIV related queries You can choose to talk face to face with your doctor. Book a Video Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Bone marrow examination


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Decreased WBCs And An Ascomycete Yeast With HIV Positive?

Hi, its very common in hiv that wbc, rbc and platelets count goes down.its called pancytopenia. In hiv immunodeficiency is there so many infections risk is there you have fungal infectio and its due to hiv positive. You should consult your doctor and take antifungal medicine as per his advice. thanks for using health care magic.