Severe Helicobacter pylori infection in a patient with AIDS.
A 30-year-old man with AIDS presented with symptoms of fever, epigastric pain and weight loss, together with histological findings of Helicobacter pylori-induced gastritis. His symptoms resolved with treatment, as indicated by the clearing of his H. pylori infection on repeat gastric biopsy. Although uncommon, H. pylori infection can cause severe illness in patients with AIDS.
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Lister Unit for Infectious Diseases, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, UK.
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D000667:Ampicillin / Q000494:pharmacology; D000818:Animals; D001706:Biopsy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005756:Gastritis / Q000209:etiology*; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D016480:Helicobacter pylori; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000494:pharmacology; D009942:Organometallic Compounds / Q000494:pharmacology; D011706:Pyloric Antrum / Q000473:pathology
D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D008795:Metronidazole; D000667:Ampicillin; C002791:bismuth tripotassium dicitrate