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DOCN M9480128
TI HIV infection and AIDS in Latin America. Epidemiologic features and
clinical manifestations.
DT 9410
AU Murillo J; Castro KG; Hospital Vargas, Caracas, Venezuela.
SO Infect Dis Clin North Am. 1994 Mar;8(1):1-11. Unique Identifier :
AIDSLINE MED/94292721
AB This article updates the epidemiologic situation of HIV and AIDS
infection and summarizes the most common clinical manifestations in
Latin American countries. As of December 1992, a total of 59,723 AIDS
cases had been reported to the Pan American Health Organization from
Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Latin Caribbean. The
number of deaths totaled 24,500, or 41% of the reported cases. HIV
transmission patterns and clinical manifestations vary by region. The
most common opportunistic illnesses in Latin America and their symptoms,
including gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and dermatologic complications
are discussed.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/EPIDEMIOLOGY Human HIV
Infections/COMPLICATIONS/*EPIDEMIOLOGY/THERAPY Latin
America/EPIDEMIOLOGY JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW REVIEW, TUTORIAL
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).