Impact of HIV Infection on Mycobacterial Disease
Document Type
Review
Publication Date
6-4-1992
Description
The current epidemic of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome has resulted in a worldwide resurgence of tuberculosis. In the United States, the number of new cases of tuberculosis has increased in the past five years, leading to a cumulative excess of about 15,000 cases. The clinical and epidemiologic picture of tuberculosis in AIDS patients differs drastically from the standard presentation of tuberculosis cases in HIV-negative patients. The diagnosis and management of tuberculosis, particularly atypical mycobacterial infections, present a challenge in HIV- infected patients. Prevention of the transmission of disease is a major concern. Since atypical mycobacterial infection and disease pose a greater management challenge, this article summarizes diagnosis and treatment of atypical mycobacterial infection in HIV-positive patients.
Citation Information
Mehta, J. B.; and Morris, F.. 1992. Impact of HIV Infection on Mycobacterial Disease. American Family Physician. Vol.45(5). 2203-2211. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1575115/ PMID: 1575115 ISSN: 0002-838X