ENT MANIFESTATIONS OF PSEUDOMONAS-AERUGINOSA INFECTION IN HIV AND AIDS

In acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), opportunistic infections occur which are usually related to defects in cell-mediated immunity. However, there has also been an increase in the incidence of bacteria l infections in this population, including infections caused by Pseudo monas species. This study reveals the wide range of ear, nose and thro at manifestations which can be caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in pat ients with HIV and AIDS and illustrates the need for a high index of c linical suspicion combined with accurate microbiological data for trea ting these potentially life-threatening infections. In addition, treat ment using combination chemotherapy, such as ciprofloxacin and ceftazi dime, is advised, as it has been shown that dual therapy results in a significantly lower mortality.