HIV-associated bacteremia: how it has changed in the highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) era

Article Abstract:

Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has reduced the incidence of bacteremia in HIV patients, according to a survey of bacteremia rates before and after HAART was introduced. Bacteremia is a bacterial infection of the blood.

Statistical Data Included, Statistics, HIV infection, Drug therapy, HIV infections, Bacteremia

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Nosocomial bloodstream infections in HIV-infected patients: attributable mortality and extension of hospital stay

Article Abstract:

Nosocomial bloodstream infections may increase the risk of death in HIV patients. Nosocomial infections are infections that patients develop while they are in a hospital. Researchers analyzed the effect of nosocomial bloodstream infections in 252 HIV hospitalized HIV patients, of whom 84 had a nosocomial bloodstream infection. Serious illness and having a central venous catheter were the most important risk factors for nosocomial bloodstream infection. These infections increased the death rate by 27% and the hospital stay by 17 days.

Health aspects, Patient outcomes, Mortality, Hospital utilization, Hospital stays, Septicemia

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Role of protease inhibitors in preventing recurrent oral candidosis in patients with HIV infection: a prospective case-control study

Article Abstract:

Protease inhibitors appear to protect HIV patients against oral Candida infection. This was the conclusion of a study of 93 HIV patients with a history of oral Candida, some of whom took protease inhibitors, some of whom took other AIDS drugs and some of whom took neither. Over a one-year period, 7% of those taking protease inhibitors developed recurring oral Candida infection, compared to 36% of those not taking protease inhibitors.

Care and treatment, Evaluation, Prevention, Protease inhibitors, Thrush (Mouth disease), Oral candidiasis

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