Human immunodeficiency virus infection and amebiasis.
Pediatric human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a major and increasing burden worldwide, but particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Coinfection with other pathogens increases the likelihood of progression of HIV/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and the immunosuppressive consequences of the disease predispose to opportunistic infections that can run a fulminant course. Despite high prevalence, amebiasis has not appeared as a major source of morbidity during the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Information from recent sources, however, appears to suggest that amebiasis may indeed be a risk for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
Bowley
Douglas M
DM
Division of Paediatric Surgery, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. dougbowley@aol.com
Loveland
Jerome
J
Omar
Tanvier
T
Pitcher
Graeme J
GJ
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D004749:Entamoebiasis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D013019:South Africa