Consult of commencement of ARVs. 19 year old male, diagnosed with Pulmonary TB 6 weeks prior. Had a positive rapid HIV test at the local clinic. On standard first regimen, INH, RIF, PZA, ETH. 5 weeks on TB treatment developed a vesicular rash on left flank, in T9 dermatome on the left. Over a week he experienced progressive worsening of gait, to point where he could no longer stand and had no sensation below the waist. … More Serious Shingles

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