Fungi are major contributors to the opportunistic infections that affect patients with HIV/AIDS.
Systemic infections are mainly with Pneumocystis jirovecii (pneumocystosis), Cryptococcus …

HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis is by far the most common cause of adult meningitis
in many areas of the world that have high HIV seroprevalence. In most areas in Sub …

Background Cryptococcus is the most common cause of meningitis in adults living with HIV
in sub-Saharan Africa. Global burden estimates are crucial to guide prevention strategies …

MANAGING ADVANCED HIV DISEASE AND RAPID INITIATION OF ANTIRETROVIRAL
THERAPY Page 1 GUIDELINES FOR MANAGING ADVANCED HIV DISEASE AND RAPID …

Background In sub-Saharan Africa, among patients with advanced human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, the rate of death from infection (including …

The evolving role of CD4 cell counts in HIV care : Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS The
evolving role of CD4 cell counts in HIV care : Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS Log in or …

Abstract Purpose of Review The goal of this review is to provide an update on the
epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of opportunistic fungal infections in patients with …

A total of 817 human immunodeficiency virus-infected Ethiopians with CD4< 150 cells/mL
underwent plasma cryptococcal antigen (CRAG) screening. CRAG prevalence was 6.2%. Of …

Background Botswana has a well-developed antiretroviral therapy (ART) program that
serves as a regional model. With wide ART availability, the burden of advanced human …

Monitoring prevalence of advanced human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease (ie, CD4+
T-cell count< 200 cells/µL) among persons initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) is important …