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There is no specific treatment for IRIS. Continued HIV treatment strengthens the immune system. This normally takes care of any infections that emerge. IRIS can be treated by using a steroid drug such as .

The term "immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome" (IRIS) describes a collection of inflammatory disorders associated with paradoxical worsening of preexisting infectious processes following the initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in HIV-infected individuals [1-6].

The definition comprises 3 essential criteria: (1) new or worsening infectious or inflammatory symptoms, (2) ⩾1 log decrease in viral load, and (3) the absence of 3 other explanations (newly acquired infection, predicted course of previously diagnosed infection, and adverse drug effects).

The Committee recommends symptomatic treatment of mild IRIS with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), drainage of abscesses, excision of inflamed or painful lymph nodes, and inhaled steroids for bronchospasm of cough.

Symptomatic treatment and supportive care should be considered for patients with IRIS by the practitioners. 1-2 mg/kg or equivalent for 1-2 weeks should be considered in severe cases by the clinicians. Patients on corticosteroids should be carefully monitored by the clinicians.

The definition comprises 3 essential criteria: (1) new or worsening infectious or inflammatory symptoms, (2) ⩾1 log decrease in viral load, and (3) the absence of 3 other explanations (newly acquired infection, predicted course of previously diagnosed infection, and adverse drug effects).

What are the symptoms of IRIS? swollen lymph nodes. eye problems such as retinitis or uveitis. worsening of tuberculosis, cryptococcosis, or toxoplasmosis symptoms. worsening of Kaposi's sarcoma including new lesions. elevated liver enzymes if you have hepatitis B or hepatitis C co-infection. shingles.

The underlying mechanism of IRIS is complex and is thought to be due to an imbalance between anti-inflammatory cytokines and pro-inflammatory cytokines that occurs rapidly after the recovery of immune function in HIV patients initiated on HAART. After initiation of HAART, there is an increase in CD4 count.