1. Micosis más prevalentes en pacientes con VIH/SIDA, correlación con el estado inmunológico del huésped.
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Calle, Juliana and Cardona, Nora
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HIV , *AIDS , *HIV infections , *MYCOBACTERIAL diseases , *PANDEMICS , *MYCOSES , *IMMUNITY , *IMMUNE response , *DIAGNOSIS - Abstract
Since the pandemic of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) first appeared, we have found that patients with this infection or with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) present with related infections caused by different microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, or mycobacteria. Some of these infections are only related to HIV patients, while others, although common within the HIV community, show bizarre clinic cases. Thus, we must pay attention to all the potential infections that these patients might suffer, in order to make a convenient diagnosis and a prompt treatment. We will show a correlation between the most prevalent fungal infections in HIV/AIDS patients and their immunological status (CD4 lymphocyte cells count), their main characteristics, the way in which they can differ with immunocompetent patients, and their potential complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2009