[Immigration and HIV Infection. An approximation to parasitic and viral infections].
Highly-active antiretroviral therapy is effective in reducing opportunistic infections in industrialized countries. However, opportunistic parasitic infections remain the leading cause of HIV-related mortality in developing countries. These infections can also affect HIV-positive immigrants residing in Spain, as well as HIV-infected patients traveling to low-income countries. In addition, immigrants often have viral infections caused by herpesvirus, papillomavirus and polyomavirus, which are closely related to risk behaviors and commercial sex. The present article reviews the characteristics of parasitic and viral infections in patients with HIV infection with the aim of improving understanding of this vulnerable population group.
Ramos Rincón
José Manuel
JM
Unidad de Enfermedades, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Elche, Alicante, España. jramosrincon@yahoo.es
Zubero Sulibarría
Zuriñe
Z
Ena Muñoz
Javier
J
D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D010272:Parasitic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000209:etiology*