19 May
Gastrointestinal Manifestations of HIV Disease
Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders are among the most frequent complaints in patients with HIV disease. Effective antiretroviral therapy and chemoprophylaxis (PCP, MAC, and CMV) has significantly reduced the occurrence of gastrointestinal opportunistic infections.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is the most common GI symptom in patients with HIV, affecting 0.9 to 14% of outpatients. Protozoal, viral, and bacterial organisms may [...]