Author: Fantry, Lori
Title: Gastrointestinal infections in the immunocompromised host. Cord-id: mzl4l4b9 Document date: 2003_1_1
ID: mzl4l4b9
Snippet: Persons with HIV infection, leukemia, lymphoma, solid organ and bone marrow transplants, and inherited immune deficiencies as well as those on immunosuppressive drugs are at high risk for infections of the gastrointestinal tract. Pathogenic as well as opportunistic viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa cause infections in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Symptoms may be mild but more often are severe and even life threatening. This article reviews what is new in the
Document: Persons with HIV infection, leukemia, lymphoma, solid organ and bone marrow transplants, and inherited immune deficiencies as well as those on immunosuppressive drugs are at high risk for infections of the gastrointestinal tract. Pathogenic as well as opportunistic viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa cause infections in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Symptoms may be mild but more often are severe and even life threatening. This article reviews what is new in the field of gastrointestinal infections in the immunocompromised host during the past year. I will place specific emphasis on articles that are most pertinent to clinical care.
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