title: HIV infection in women.
abstract: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) cripples the immune system, making the patient susceptible to a variety of infections and disorders. AIDS is caused by direct blood contact with a transmissible agent, now known as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The pathophysiology, clinical disease, and treatment of HIV infection in women are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.
authors.forename: K D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Wenstrom
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Gall
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006678:HIV / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy