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Global/Multinational
       

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Effectiveness of Combination Antiretroviral Therapy on Survival and Opportunistic Infections in a
Developing World Setting: An Observational Cohort Study.
 Corey DM, Kim HW, Salazar R, et al 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Dec 21
 Abstract
Africa
             
Cote d'Ivoire.

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Impact of opportunistic diseases on chronic mortality in HIV infected adults in Cote d'Ivoire.
Losina E, Anglaret X, Yazdanpanah Y
 S Afr Med J. 2006 Jun;96(6):526-9.
 Abstract
Mali

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Epidemiological, clinical and prognostic aspects of cryptococcal meningitis in hospital area of Bamako, Mali
Oumar AA, Dao S, Ba M, Poudiougou B, Diallo A.
Rev Med Brux. 2008 May-Jun;29(3):149-52
 Abstract
 

West Africa

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Prevention of wasting and opportunistic infections in HIV-infected patients in
West Africa: a realistic and necessary strategy before antiretroviral treatment.
Ledru e, Sanou PT,Dembele M, et al.
 Sante. 1999 Sep-Oct;9(5):293-300. 
 Abstract
 
Asia
       

Cambodia

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Spectrum of opportunistic infections in hospitalized HIV-infected patients in Phnom
Penh, Cambodia.
Senya C, Mehta A, Harwell JI, et al
Int J STD AIDS. 2003 Jun;14(6):411-6
 Abstract

China
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  The characteristics of opportunistic infections in 181 HIV/AIDS patients in China.
Wang XC, Huang XJ, Zhang T, et al
 Zhonghua Nei Ke Za Zhi. 2007 May;46(5):379-82.
 Abstract

India

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Overview of opportunistic fungal infections in India.
Chakrabarti A, Chatterjee SS, Shivaprakash MR.
Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi. 2008;49(3):165-72.
 Paper
 
Prevalence of opportunistic infections in AIDS patients in Mangalore,
Karnataka.Saldanha D, Gupta N, Shenoy S, Saralaya V.
Trop Doct. 2008 Jul;38(3):172-3
 Abstract
 
Prevention of opportunistic infections in HIV infection by pentoxiphylline.
Wanchu A, Bhatnagar A, Bambery P, et al  
Indian J Med Res. 2006 Dec;124(6):705-8
 Abstract

Spectrum of Opportunistic Infections and Profile of CD4(+) Counts among AIDS Patients
in North India.
Vajpayee M, Kanswal S, Seth P, Wig N.
Infection. 2003 Oct;31(5):336-340.
 Abstract

Taiwan

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Changes in the Clinical Spectrum of Opportunistic Illnesses in Persons with HIV Infection in
Taiwan in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy.
Sun HY, Chen MY, Hsieh SM, et al 
Jpn J Infect Dis. 2006 Oct;59(5):311-6.
Abstract

FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
 Opportunistic infections in adults with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: a comparison of
clinical and autopsy findings.{Taiwan]
Tang HJ, Liu YC, Yen MY, et al
Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2006 Aug;39(4):310-5.
 Paper
 
Thailand
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Incidence and risk factors of major opportunistic infections after initiation of antiretroviral
therapy among advanced HIV-infected patients in a resource-limited setting.
Manosuthi W, Chaovavanich A, Tansuphaswadikul S, et al 
J Infect. 2007 Aug 20;
 Abstracts

Viet Nam

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
  Opportunistic infections in hospitalized HIV-infected adults in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam:
a cross-sectional study.
Louie JK, Chi NH, Thao le TT,et al 
 Int J STD AIDS. 2004 Nov;15(11):758-61.
 Abstract
Australia/Pacific Islands
       
Europe
       

Regional/Multinational

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Adjunctive corticosteroids for Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia in patients with HIV-infection.
Briel M, Bucher H, Boscacci R, Furrer H.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Jul 19;3:CD006150
Abstract

Epidemiological aspects of major opportunistic infections of the respiratory tract in
persons with AIDS: Europe, 1993-2000.
Serraino D, Puro V, Boumis E, et al
AIDS. 2003 Sep 26;17(14):2109-16.
 Abstract

France

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
Causes of the first AIDS-defining illness and subsequent survival before and after the advent of
combined antiretroviral therapy.
Grabar S, Lanoy E, Allavena C, et al 
HIV Med. 2008 Apr;9(4):246-256.
 Abstract

In the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy, why are HIV-infected patients still admitted
to hospital for an inaugural opportunistic infection?
Perbost I, Malafronte B, Pradier C, et al 
HIV Med. 2005 Jul;6(4):232-9.
 Abstract
 
Spain
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
2008 prevention of opportunistic infections in HIV-infected adolescents and adults guidelines.
Recommendations of GESIDA/National AIDS Plan AIDS Study Group (GESIDA) and National AIDS Plan.
AIDS Study Group (GESIDA); National AIDS Plan Expert Committee
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2008 Aug-Sep;26(7):437-64.
 Abstract (Full--text available in Spanish)

Treatment of opportunistic infections in adolescent and adult patients infected with the human
immunodeficiency virus during the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy. AIDS Study Group
(GESIDA) and National AIDS Plan Expert Committee.
Panel de expertos de GESIDA y Plan Nacional sobre el Sida
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2008 Jun;26(6):356-79.
 Abstract (Full--text available in Spanish)

Latin America/Caribbean
       

Mexico

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Risk of Opportunistic Infection in the HAART Era Among HIV-Infected Latinos Born in the
United States Compared to Latinos Born in Mexico and Central America.
Wohl AR, Lu S, Turner J, Kovacs
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2003 Jun;17(6):267-75.
Abstract

Peru

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Postmortem findings and opportunistic infections in HIV-positive patients from a public
hospital in Peru.
Eza D, Cerrillo G, Moore DA, Castro C, et al
Pathol Res Pract. 2006 Sep 14;
 Abstract

Middle East
       

North America
       

United States

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
 Use of a population-based survey to determine incidence of AIDS-defining opportunistic illnesses
among HIV-positive persons receiving medical care in the United States
Sullivan PS , Denniston M, McNaghten A, et al 
AIDS Research and Therapy 2007, 4:17 ,(12 Sep 2007)
 Paper
 
Trends in Opportunistic Infections in the Pre-and Post-Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Eras
Among HIV-Infected Children in the Perinatal AIDS Collaborative Transmission Study, 1986-2004.
 Nesheim SR, Kapogiannis BG, Soe MM, et al
Pediatrics. 2007 Jul;120(1):100-9
 Abstract
 
AIDS-defining opportunistic illnesses in the HAART era in New York City.
Hanna DB, Gupta LS, Jones LE, et al
AIDS Care. 2007 Feb;19(2):264-72.
 Abstract
 
Risk of Opportunistic Infection in the HAART Era Among HIV-Infected Latinos Born in the
United States Compared to Latinos Born in Mexico and Central America.
Wohl AR, Lu S, Turner J, Kovacs
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2003 Jun;17(6):267-75.
Abstract

Determinants of antimicrobial prophylaxis use and treatment for wasting among
patients |with advanced human immunodeficiency virus disease in the United States, 1995-1998 
Murphy EL, Assmann SF, Collier AC, et al..
Clin Infect Dis 2001 Jan;32(1):116-23 
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