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Pathology of HIV or AIDS

This note covers biology and pathogenesis of HIV infection, Diagnosis of HIV or AIDS, Opportunistic infections in HIV or AIDS, Neoplasms associated with HIV or AIDS, Organ system pathology in HIV or AIDS, Safety procedures with HIV or AIDS, Medicolegal issues and HIV or AIDS.

Author(s): Edward C Klatt, Mercer University

545 Pages

HIV Info by NIH

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes HIV infection. HIV causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), the most advanced stage of HIV infection. This site provides information in following areas related to HIV/AIDS : HIV Overview, HIV Prevention, HIV Treatment, Side Effects of HIV Medicines, HIV and Pregnancy, HIV and Specific Populations, HIV and Opportunistic Infections, Coinfections, and Conditions, Living with HIV.

Author(s): hivinfo.nih.gov/

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HIV Infection in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment and Some of Its Associated Complications

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a lentivirus that causes HIV infection and over time acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).This book reviews some of HAART-related metabolic and neurological complications. Topics covered includes: Metabolic Alterations of HIV Infection, Endothelial Dysfunction in HIV, Bone Metabolism and HIV Infection, Pulmonary Manifestations of HIV Disease, HIV Associated Neuropathies, Acute Abdomen and HIV Infection, Oral Manifestations of Paediatric HIV Infection.

Author(s): Elaheh Aghdassi

222 Pages

Adverse Reactions to HIV Vaccines Medical, Ethical, and Legal Issues

The purpose of this paper is to describe the current state of development of HIV vaccines, and to discuss what is known about adverse reactions that may occur.

Author(s): U.S. Congress, Office of Technology Assessment

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