Influence of microbial infections on the progression of HIV disease.
HIV infection is associated with immune activation, which in turn stimulates HIV replication. Certain other co-infections cause immune activation and may contribute to an increased viral load. The impact of co-infections by microorganisms such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis can be important for patient survival, particularly those at high risk of exposure to infection and with poor access to medical care.
Blanchard
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Institut Pasteur, Dépt du SIDA et des Retrovirus, Paris, France. ablancha@pasteur.fr
Montagnier
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Gougeon
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D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000276:immunology* / Q000821:virology; D000818:Animals; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D000941:Antigens / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006678:HIV / Q000276:immunology / Q000472:pathogenicity; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology / Q000821:virology; D006801:Humans; D007107:Immune System / Q000187:drug effects; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology / Q000821:virology; D014779:Virus Replication
D019380:Anti-HIV Agents; D000941:Antigens