Nutritional support in the patient with HIV infection.
Weight loss and malnutrition are the most common symptoms associated with active infection with human immunodeficiency virus. The origin of the malnutrition is considered multifactorial and broadly includes decreased nutrient intake, nutrient malabsorption, and metabolic alterations. Steady advances have been made in understanding the mechanisms underlying weight loss in these patients. The utility and optimal modes of nutrition support have not yet been fully established.
Gasparis
A P
AP
Department of Surgery, University Hospital, State University of New York, Syracuse, New York, USA. adonis_dora@yahoo.com
Tassiopoulos
A K
AK
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000178:diet therapy; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000503:physiopathology*; D019247:HIV Wasting Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D018529:Nutritional Support; D015431:Weight Loss