title: HIV infection and complications in emergency medicine.
abstract: HIV infection is a common worldwide public health challenge affecting an estimated 40 million persons. In the United States, there have been over 900,000 cases of AIDS, and it is estimated that there are currently over 1 million HIV-infected persons in the United States. Although the population of HIV seropositivity is concentrated in large urban settings, infections have been documented in all states. Because of the widespread prevalence and serious health consequences, it is imperative that the emergency physician be knowledgeable and skilled to diagnose and manage HIV-related emergency conditions. Knowledge of clinical presentations, differential diagnosis, early treatment strategies, and disposition options is crucial to the effective emergency department management of HIV infections and AIDS.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Toledo College of Medicine, 3045 Arlington Avenue, 328 Mulford Library, Mail Stop 1050, Toledo, OH 43614, USA. cmarco2@aol.com
authors.forename: Catherine A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Marco
authors.forename: Richard E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Rothman
mesh_terms: D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents / Q000145:classification / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017848:Blood-Borne Pathogens; D018563:Disease Notification; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission; D006679:HIV Seropositivity; D006801:Humans; D017758:Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / Q000517:prevention & control; D016602:Needlestick Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents