Pneumocystis colonization is common among hospitalized HIV infected patients with non-Pneumocystis pneumonia, researchers report in the April issue of Thorax. Reuters Health Information
Nevirapine-containing HAART response varies by CYP2B6-G516T genotype in children, which becomes an important consideration in clinical response for young patients with HIV/AIDS. AIDS
The infrared coagulator proves to be safe and effective for the treatment of high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSILs) in HIV-infected patients, investigators with the AIDS Malignancy Consortium report. Reuters Health Information
Self-reported measures of antiretroviral adherence vary greatly in recall time periods and response tasks. Could 1 month recall periods be more accurate than 3 or 7 day recall periods? AIDS and Behavior
Are rapid HIV tests more likely to be offered by larger community clinics and community-based organizations that have more resources? Does location in areas of higher AIDS prevalence make a difference American Journal of Public Health
Certain dermatologic conditions indicate CD4+ cell counts of less than 200/microliter among patients with HIV, researchers from Peru reported at the International AIDS Conference underway here. Reuters Health Information
