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[Renal abscess in patients with HIV infection in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy].
- Source :
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Actas urologicas espanolas [Actas Urol Esp] 2001 May; Vol. 25 (5), pp. 396-9. - Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- Renal abscess is a very rare complication of HIV infection, usually occurs in patients with severe immune deficiency. The immune status is the main factor that predict disease advancement. Highly activate antiretroviral therapy (HAART) improve the CD4 cell count. We present a case of renal abscess for Aspergillus niger in a HIV+ patient who complained of right flank mass and fever. We review relevant literature and the management of these patients.
Details
- Language :
- Spanish; Castilian
- ISSN :
- 0210-4806
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Actas urologicas espanolas
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 11512268
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0210-4806(01)72639-3