Katarzyna Mastalerz

I. Problem/Condition. Complications of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection include a wide array of clinical problems that can affect virtually every organ system. Prior to the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), the bulk of the complications were comprised of opportunistic illnesses (OIs), which included infections and malignancies. In current times, the spectrum of…

Complications of human immunodeficiency virus I. Problem/Condition. In recent years, a large body of data has been published that suggests an increased burden of cardiovascular disease in HIV-infected individuals. HIV has been independently associated with premature atherosclerosis both before and after initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART). The pathophysiology of this is likely multifactorial and involves:…

Complications of human immunodeficiency virus I. Problem/Condition. Complications of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection include a wide array of clinical problems that can affect virtually every organ system. Prior to the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), the bulk of the complications were comprised of opportunistic illnesses (OIs), which included infections and malignancies. In…

Complications of human immunodeficiency virus I. Problem/Condition. Complications of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection include a wide array of clinical problems that can affect virtually every organ system. Prior to the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), the bulk of the complications were comprised of opportunistic illnesses (OIs), which included infections and malignancies. In…

Complications of human immunodeficiency virus I. Problem/Condition. Complications of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection include a wide array of clinical problems that can affect virtually every organ system. Prior to the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), the bulk of the complications were comprised of opportunistic illnesses (OIs), which included infections and malignancies. In…

Complications of human immunodeficiency virus I. Problem/Condition. Complications of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection include a wide array of clinical problems that can affect virtually every organ system. Prior to the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), the bulk of the complications were comprised of opportunistic illnesses (OIs), which included infections and malignancies. In…

Complications of human immunodeficiency virus I. Problem/Condition. Complications of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection include a wide array of clinical problems that can affect virtually every organ system. Prior to the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), the bulk of the complications were comprised of opportunistic illnesses (OIs), which included infections and malignancies. In…