Nutrition, immunity, and HIV disease.
Nutritional counseling and support has emerged as a crucial factor in the prognosis for HIV-infected individuals. A thorough nutritional history and assessment for obstacles to adequate nutritional intake is essential, as well as close monitoring of nutritional status. PAs should be knowledgeable about the beneficial effects of high-dose nutritional supplementation on the immune system and interactions between nutrients and therapeutic and prophylactic drugs used in HIV infection.
Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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D004045:Dietary Services / Q000592:standards*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D009752:Nutritional Status; D010823:Physician Assistants; D014481:United States