Marta Alicia Maldonado Paz was diagnosed in 2001. The petitioners claimed that CD4 cell
count and viral load testing have not been conducted periodically or regularly. They
contended that it caused her to contract opportunistic diseases such as vulvar and anal
papilomatosis, oral and vaginal candidiasis, oral papilomatosis, tinia pedis, grade II
malnutrition and histoplasmosis. The State did not refute the petitioners’ allegations. It
noted that Mrs. Maldonado shows up for medical appointments at Coatepeque hospital and
her health status is good.
José Cupertino Ramírez was diagnosed in 2001. The petitioners claimed that CD4 cell
count and viral load testing have not been conducted periodically or regularly. They
contended that it caused him to contract opportunistic diseases such as pharyngitis, mycosis,
syphilis, and genital herpes. The State did not refute the petitioners’ allegations. It noted that
Mr. Cupertino shows up for medical appointments at Coatepeque hospital and him health
status is good.
Elsa Miriam Estrada was diagnosed in 2000. The petitioners alleged that she is afflicted
with pneumonia because of a change in medication regime received at Coatepeque hospital.
They contended that the inconsistent care has caused several different opportunistic
diseases in her. The State did not refute the petitioners’ allegations. It noted that Mrs.
Estrada shows up for medical appointments at Coatepeque hospital and her health status is
good.
Félix Cabrera was diagnosed in 1996. The petitioners contended that beginning in 2002 he
was receiving care at the IGSS on an off-and-on basis, and as of 2013 steady treatment was
successfully achieved. The State did not submit information on the situation of Mr. Cabrera.
Silvia Mirtala Álvarez was diagnosed in 2002. The petitioners alleged that CD4 cell count,
viral load and genotypic testing have not been conducted. They contended that it has caused
her to contract opportunistic diseases. They claimed that her treatment in the IGSS has been
seriously affected by short supply of medicine, which has led to resistance to antiretroviral
drugs. The State did not submit information on the situation of Mrs. Álvarez.
Ingrid Barillas Martínez. The petitioners noted that she is receiving antiretroviral
treatment at Roosevelt hospital. The State claimed that Mrs. Barillas shows up for medical
appointments at said facility and that her health status is good.
Luis Armando Linares. The petitioners noted that he is receiving antiretroviral treatment
at Roosevelt hospital. The State claimed that Mr. Linares shows up for medical appointments
at said facility and that his health status is good.
Mardo Luis Hernández. The petitioners alleged that phenotypic and genotypic testing has
not been conducted. The State did not refute the petitioners’ allegations. It noted that Mr.
Hernández shows up for medical appointments at Coatepeque hospital and that his health
status is good.
Jorge Armando Tavarez. The petitioners claimed that CD4 cell count and viral load testing
have not been conducted periodically or regularly. They contended that it has caused him to
contract opportunistic diseases such as cryptococcal meningitis, pulmonary tuberculosis,
blurry vision, oral candidiasis, acute wasting syndrome, oral leucoplasia vellosa, genital
ulcers, pneumocystis pneumonia, genital herpes, DCA, malaria and peripheral neuropathy.
The State did not refute the petitioners’ allegations. It noted that Mr. Tavarez shows up for
medical appointments at Coatepeque hospital and his health status is good.
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