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AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) / HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)
Important things one should know about AIDS Here are some of the DISSEMINATED DISEASES that can occur in AIDS Infections
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection CMV is a herpes virus. Clinical disease is usually due to reactivation of latent CMV infection due to severe immunosuppression. Organs usually involved are
CMV choroidoretinitis can lead to blindness Adrenal involvement causes
CMV encephalitis usually presents sub acutely with
Treatment CMV infections are usually treated by
The main features of tuberculosis in HIV infection are
Treatment Anti-tuberculosis
drugs are used. Prophylaxis with a anti-tuberculosis drug is generally
given to prevent relapse. Mycobacterium avium intracellulare (MAI) Common features
Signs
Treatment Antibiotics are generally used in combinations. Candidiasis
Management Continuous
anti-fungal therapy.
Symptoms and Signs HIV/AIDS > 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 >
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