Histopathological study of pruritic papular eruptions in HIV-infected patients in relationship with CD4, CD8 counts.

Abstract

Pruritic papular eruptions (PPE) are common cutaneous manifestations in HIV-infected patients. Their frequencies, patterns and associated factors vary from region to region. There is no clear consensus on the etiology of PPE, the exact spectrum of the condition, the pathologic fi ndings, or treatment. The present study is aimed at documenting the histopathol