Opportunistic Infections & Complications
The Basics
- A Closer Look: Living Longer With HIV, but Aging Faster (November 1, 2009)
A review of what we know so far about aging and HIV, including personal stories and video interviews featuring people with HIV in their 40s and beyond.
In New York Magazine
- What Are Opportunistic Diseases? (November 2009)
From Rick Sowadsky, M.S.P.H.
- A Quick Look at HIV-Related Opportunistic Infections and STDs (September/October 2009)
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents (March 24, 2009)
In Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Chart of the Risk of Progression to AIDS-Defining Illness (April 2008)
From Project Inform
- HIV-Related Infections and Conditions (April 2008)
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In Project Inform Perspective, from Project Inform
- Complications of HIV/HAART: A Summary of Key CROI 2008 Research (February 11, 2008)
In 15th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, from The Body PRO
- Complications and Emerging Connections (September/October 2007)
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- Mortality Trends: Toward a New Definition of AIDS? (Winter 2004/2005)
[Archived Article]
An epidemiological review of the changing nature of HIV disease progression in the U.S.; includes a discussion of opportunistic infection trends.
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In Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation
- Treating Opportunistic Infections Among HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents (December 17, 2004)
Updated recommendations.
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health and HIV Medicine Association/Infectious Diseases Society of America
- Treating Opportunistic Infections Among HIV-Exposed and Infected Children (December 3, 2004)
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From AIDSinfo
- Opportunistic Infections 101: An Update (November/December 2004)
A summary of recently updated info from the U.S. guidelines for preventing and treating opportunistic infections.
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- Empty Antibiotic Pipeline Critically Endangers Public, Report Says (September 15, 2004)
[Archived Article]
As bacteria rapidly develop resistance to existing drugs, previously treatable infections become much more dangerous, the Infectious Disease Society of America warns.
In AIDS Treatment News, from AIDS Treatment News
- A Guide to Managing HIV-Related Symptoms (July 2004)
From HIV InSite
- It's Always Something ... Medical Complications of Aging With HIV (Summer 2004)
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- Table: The Risk for Progression to AIDS-Defining Illness Among a Cohort of Men Not Receiving HAART, Predicted by Baseline CD4+ T-Cell Count and HIV Viral Load (March 2004)
In HEPP Report, from Brown Medical School
- Why People With HIV Still Die -- And Why They Don't Have To (March 2004)
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In IAPAC Monthly, from International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
- Top Nine Reasons to Call Your Doctor Immediately (January 22, 2004)
A list of dangerous HIV-related symptoms to watch out for.
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From PositiveWords
- Opportunistic Infection Strategy (January 2004)
A guide to the prevention and treatment of opportunistic infections; includes a chart with definitions.
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In Project Inform Perspective, from Project Inform
- HIV 101: Adult Immunization Schedule (November 2003)
[Archived Article]
Charts categorized by age and medical condition.
In HEPP Report, from HIV Education Prison Project
- HIV-Associated Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents in the Era of HAART (October 2003)
[Archived Article]
In HEPP Report, from HIV Education Prison Project
- The Burden of Disease: HIV, TB, Malaria and Hepatitis (October 2003)
[Archived Article]
The world's most deadly infectious diseases often work in tandem.
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
- Critical Care of Patients With HIV (September 2003)
[Archived Article]
An in-depth clinical review of the health complications HIV patients may present with in a hospital intensive care unit.
From HIV InSite
- Opportunistic Infections: They're Still Here (Spring 2003)
[Archived Article]
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- Prevention of Opportunistic Infections in Those With HIV Infection (December 2001)
[Archived Article]
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In HEPP News, from Brown Medical School
- Treatment of Opportunistic Infections (December 2001)
[Archived Article]
Charts adapted from the USPHS/IDSA guidelines.
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In HEPP News, from Brown Medical School
- Chart of Opportunistic Infections (October 2001)
[Archived Article]
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From Project Inform
- Diagnosing in the Dark (September 2001)
[Archived Article]
A complex mix of symptoms and a shrinking number of AIDS physicians can add up to an opportunistic infection identification crapshoot; diarrhea, fatigue or nausea may be dismissed as drug side effects even when caused by an OI or HIV itself.
In Being Alive
- The Stalker Awaits: Opportunistic Infections 101 (September/October 2001)
[Archived Article]
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- Emergencies in HIV-Infected People (July 2001)
[Archived Article]
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In HIV Treatment ALERTS!, from The Center for AIDS
- The Latest on OI Prophylaxis: When to Start, When to Stop (Fall 2000)
[Archived Article]
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In CRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- U.S. Guidelines for the Prevention of Opportunistic Infections (Fall 2000)
[Archived Article]
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In CRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- OI Treatment Chart (Fall 1999)
[Archived Article]
In Women Alive Newsletter, from Women Alive
- Opportunistic Infections Update (September 1999)
[Archived Article]
In Project Inform Perspective, from Project Inform
- Stopping Preventive Treatments (July 1999)
[Archived Article]
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- Prevention Guidelines (June 1999)
[Archived Article]
In WISE Words, from Project Inform
- Opportunistic Infections Update (April 1999)
[Archived Article]
The latest guidelines.
In Project Inform Perspective, from Project Inform
- Opportunistic Infections: Is It Safe to Stop Prophylaxis? (January 1999)
[Archived Article]
In Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation
- Prophylaxis of OIs in the Age of Protease Inhibitors -- An Update (October 1998)
[Archived Article]
In HIV Newsline, from San Francisco General Hospital
- OI Prophylaxis and Treatment in the Era of HAART (Fall 1998)
[Archived Article]
In CRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- How to Report Adverse Reactions and Other Problems With Products Regulated by FDA (August 24, 1998)
[Archived Article]
From U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Prophylaxis for Common OIs Is Cost-Effective ... (April 1998)
[Archived Article]
In HIV Newsline, from San Francisco General Hospital
- Opportunistic Infections in the Protease Era (February 21, 1998)
[Archived Article]
By Judith S. Currier, M.D.
Adapted from a presentation for the International AIDS Society - USA CME Program.
- Prophylaxis of OIs in the Age of Protease Inhibitors (June 1996)
[Archived Article]
In HIV Newsline, from San Francisco General Hospital
- One Doctor's Approach for Preventing Opportunistic Infections (Spring 1996)
[Archived Article]
In Women Alive Newsletter, from Women Alive
- How to Help Yourself: Infections Linked to AIDS (April 1993)
[Archived Article]
From U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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