Management of protozoa-related diarrhea in HIV infection.
Protozoa infections are an important cause of chronic diarrhea in patients infected with HIV. The introduction of highly active antiretroviral treatment to the management of HIV in the mid 1990s has led to a dramatic reduction in the incidence of these opportunistic infections in Europe and America. In contrast, in the developing world where such treatments are not readily affordable, protozoa-related diarrhea remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in HIV-infected individuals. In this review, the optimum investigations required to diagnose these pathogens in HIV-related diarrhea, as well as current treatment options, will be discussed.
Department of Adult and Paediatric Gastroenterology, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Turner Street London E1 2AD, UK. i.lean@qmul.ac.uk
Sarah
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Lean
Richard C G
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Pollok
D000818:Animals; D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000469:parasitology*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000469:parasitology*; D006801:Humans; D011528:Protozoan Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents