HIV -Late clinical manifestations, liver - pancreas
The principal causes of liver failure in an AIDS patient are: infections (tuberculosis, atypical mycobacteria, CMV, hepatitis B and C), septicaemia, cryptosporidia cholangitis, extrapulmonary pneumocystosis), drugs (anti-TB medication, paracetamol overdose, antiviral medication), alcohol. Pancreatitis can be induced by medication, such as Hivid® and Videx®.
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29.12.09|By
Vishaal
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