Patient characteristics at relapse
| Characteristics . | Patient 1 . | Patient 2 . | Patient 3 . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 44 | 48 | 52 |
| Duration of HIV prior to diagnosis, mo | 0 | 15 | 17 |
| Prior AIDS defining illness | Yes (TB) | Yes (KS) | Yes (KS) |
| Duration of first remission, mo | 26 | 19 | 26 |
| Duration of follow up after second remission, mo | 6 | 5 | 10 |
| Previous KS | No | Yes | Yes |
| Splenectomy after initial treatment | No | No | Yes |
| Characteristics . | Patient 1 . | Patient 2 . | Patient 3 . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 44 | 48 | 52 |
| Duration of HIV prior to diagnosis, mo | 0 | 15 | 17 |
| Prior AIDS defining illness | Yes (TB) | Yes (KS) | Yes (KS) |
| Duration of first remission, mo | 26 | 19 | 26 |
| Duration of follow up after second remission, mo | 6 | 5 | 10 |
| Previous KS | No | Yes | Yes |
| Splenectomy after initial treatment | No | No | Yes |
TB indicates tuberculosis; and KS, Kaposi sarcoma.