Podiatric manifestations of AIDS.
Dermatologic, vascular, neurologic, and musculoskeletal complications are common among persons with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). These manifestations frequently involve the lower extremities and may be the initial presenting symptoms of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It is important that practitioners of podiatric medicine be aware of these syndromes to facilitate early diagnosis of AIDS and to provide the best possible care for immunodeficient patients. The author provides a review of the manifestations of AIDS frequently encountered in podiatric practice, along with guidelines for treatment.
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Department of Podiatric Medicine, California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco.
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000209:etiology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology*