Fungal Infections in HIV/AIDS

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The Basics

HIV and the Mouth (January 2007)
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From Project Inform
Fungal Infections (August 15, 2006)
From AIDS Treatment Data Network
Candidiasis (Thrush) (March 16, 2006)
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From AIDS InfoNet
Candidiasis and HIV (February 2006)
An overview from Knowledge Base, an online textbook of HIV disease from the University of San Francisco and San Francisco General Hospital.
From HIV InSite
Histoplasmosis (2006)
A chapter from Clinical Manual for Management of the HIV-Infected Adult.
From AIDS Education & Training Centers National Resource Center
Oral Candidiasis (Thrush) (November 2005)
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From Project Inform
Vaginal Candidiasis (November 2005)
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From Project Inform
Systemic Candidiasis (January 2005)
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From Project Inform
Oral Health and HIV (Winter 2003/2004)
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In Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation

Prevention

Candidiasis Prevention Tips (April 2000)
In Project Inform Perspective, from Project Inform
Treating and Preventing Fungal Infections Naturally (April 2000)
In Project Inform Perspective, from Project Inform

Treatment

Fluconazole (Diflucan) (April 12, 2007)
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From AIDS InfoNet
Mucocutaneous Candidiasis (December 17, 2004)
A chapter from "Treating Opportunistic Infections Among HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents" guidelines.
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In Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Research

Thrush in People on HAART May Be a Sign of Treatment Failure (February 2005)
In this Spanish study, oral candidiasis (also known as thrush) was found in more than 90% of people whose HAART regimens were no longer working.
In AIDS Patient Care and STDs
Anidulafungin Similar to Fluconazole in Safety, Efficacy (September 15, 2004)
One of two studies published in this issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases showing promise for a new class of antifungals called echinocandins.
In Clinical Infectious Diseases
Micafungin Similar to Fluconazole in Safety, Efficacy (September 15, 2004)
One of two studies published in this issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases showing promise for a new class of antifungals called echinocandins.
In Clinical Infectious Diseases
Oral Candidiasis Provides Useful Marker of Immunosuppression When CD4 Tests Are Unavailable (July 2004)
Abstract of a study published in the Lancet.
In IAPAC Monthly, from International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
Saliva Protein Derivative Shows Promise as Oral Candidiasis Treatment (April 13, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Comparative Efficacy of Topical Therapy With a Slow-Release Mucoadhesive Buccal Tablet Containing Miconazole Nitrate Versus Systemic Therapy With Ketoconazole in HIV-Positive Patients With Oropharyngeal Candidiasis (February 1, 2004)
A once-daily topical treatment for oral thrush is found to be just as effective as traditional systemic therapy.

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