AIDS Diagnosed in the Course of Managing Duodenal Fistula Caused by Tuberculosis: A Case Report / 감염과화학요법
Infection and Chemotherapy
; : 366-370, 2009.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-722390
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis, such as intestinal tuberculosis, has become more common with the increase in human immunodeficiency virus infection. However, the diagnosis and treatment of intestinal tuberculosis are often delayed because the symptoms are nonspecific and diverse. We experienced a case of AIDS with intestinal tuberculosis that manifested as a duodenal fistula. The presence of AIDS should be suspected in patients who have extrapulmonary tuberculosis with atypical presentations.
Full text:
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Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Neglected Diseases
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Tuberculosis
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Tuberculosis
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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HIV
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Intestinal Fistula
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Fistula
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Infection and Chemotherapy
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article