CLINICAL COMPLICATIONS OF HIV-INFECTION

HIV infection results in a profound weakening of the immune system tha t leaves the patient vulnerable to a bewildering array of clinical com plications. Understanding of the pathogenesis of these clinical compli cations, knowledge of the current stage and treatment of HIV infection , and recognition of certain clinical syndromes can help the clinician sort through these potential complications, prioritize them, and form ulate a plan for diagnosis and treatment. This article provides a summ ary of the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the most common complications of HIV infection.