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Book AppointmentDr. Dipankar Pal is a dedicated Infectious Disease specialist with advanced training and extensive experience in managing complex infections, particularly HIV and associated conditions.
He completed his MBBS from NRS Medical College, Kolkata, where he developed a strong interest in infectious diseases early in his medical journey. He pursued a Diploma in Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases from Calcutta Medical College.He joined Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine for career advancement in 2010. School of Tropical Medicine is the only institute in India dealing with tropical infections. It is also the centre of excellence for HIV care.
Dr. Pal earned his MD in Tropical Medicine from the School of Tropical Medicine and subsequently joined Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, a leading centre of excellence in infectious diseases both in India & abroad. After three years of intensive clinical and academic training at CMC Vellore, he was awarded the prestigious DM (Infectious Diseases) — the highest recognized degree in infectious diseases in India.
Currently, Dr. Pal serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Infectious Diseases at the School of Tropical Medicine, where he is involved in clinical care, research, and training of medical professionals. He is committed to delivering ethical, evidence-based care and has a special interest in HIV medicine, tuberculosis, fungal infections, and emerging infectious diseases.
Real journeys of strength, recovery, and hope under specialist care.
A 26-year-old male IT professional presented with a history of recurrent pneumonia for 3 months, accompanied by loss of appetite, weight loss, chronic diarrhoea, and extreme weakness. On evaluation, he tested HIV positive, with a CD4 count of only 7 cells/µL, indicating advanced immunosuppression.
Further investigations, including chest and abdominal CT scans, were normal. However, colonoscopy revealed CMV colitis (Cytomegalovirus infection of the colon), a common opportunistic infection in severely immunocompromised patients. He was started on Ganciclovir for CMV colitis and subsequently initiated on Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) under specialist supervision.
Within weeks of starting ART, his diarrhoea subsided, appetite improved, and he began to gain weight gradually. Over the following months, his health continued to improve steadily. After 6 months of treatment, his CD4 count increased to 171 cells/µL — a remarkable sign of immune recovery.
He has now regained his strength, resumed normal activities, and returned to work in Hyderabad, continuing ART with regular follow-up.
👉 Early diagnosis and specialist care in HIV make a life-changing difference.
With timely treatment and adherence to ART, patients can recover fully and return to a healthy, productive life.
Age/Sex: 37-year-old male
Occupation: Hotel Owner
Location: Kolkata
A 37-year-old hotel owner from Kolkata presented with prolonged fever, significant weight loss, and loss of appetite. On evaluation, he tested HIV positive. Further examination revealed enlarged neck lymph nodes.
A biopsy of the neck glands confirmed Tuberculosis (TB). Soon after, he also tested sputum positive for TB. Additionally, he developed CMV (Cytomegalovirus) retinitis, a viral eye infection that can occur when the immune system is very weak.
He was started on anti-TB medicines, and although his lymph nodes initially enlarged (a known immune reaction), they later reduced in size with continued therapy. After 10 days, HIV treatment (ART) was started under specialist supervision.
With regular treatment and close follow-up, the patient showed steady improvement. His appetite and strength returned, and his eye infection completely healed. Over the next few months, his CD4 count increased from 74 to 125 cells/µL, showing significant immune recovery. He continues ART and TB therapy with good tolerance and excellent response.
💡 HIV-positive patients may have both TB and viral infections at the same time.
Early specialist care ensures timely diagnosis and complete recovery.
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