Rheumatologic manifestations of HIV-1 and HTLV-I infections

ABSTRACT

HIV infection is the new “great mimic.” Although its more common signs and symptoms are well known, HIV infection sometimes presents with rheumatologic manifestations, as does human T-cell lymphotrophic virus type I (HTLV-I), the causative agent of adult T-cell leukemia. This review briefly describes these manifestations and presents a logical clinical approach to their diagnosis and treatment.