Abstract
HIV infection results in a profound weakening of the immune system that leaves the patient vulnerable to a bewildering array of clinical complications. Understanding of the pathogenesis of these clinical complications, knowledge of the current stage and treatment of HIV infection, and recognition of certain clinical syndromes can help the clinician sort through these potential complications, prioritize them, and formulate a plan for diagnosis and treatment. This article provides a summary of the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the most common complications of HIV infection.
MeSH terms
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AIDS Dementia Complex / diagnosis
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AIDS Dementia Complex / drug therapy
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / etiology*
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / prevention & control
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / therapy
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Anti-HIV Agents / adverse effects
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Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use
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Bacterial Infections / diagnosis
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Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
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Chemoprevention / adverse effects
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HIV Infections / drug therapy
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HIV Infections / immunology
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HIV Infections / pathology
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HIV Wasting Syndrome / diagnosis
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HIV Wasting Syndrome / drug therapy
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Humans
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Mycoses / diagnosis
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Mycoses / drug therapy
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Patient Care Planning
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Protozoan Infections / diagnosis
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Protozoan Infections / drug therapy
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Syndrome
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Virus Diseases / diagnosis
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Virus Diseases / drug therapy