aids in the tropics.

NLM AIDSLINE AIDS in the tropics. Abraham A; Department of Dermatology, St. John's Medical College
April 30, 1995

Dermatol Clin. 1994 Oct;12(4):747-52. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE The epidemiology and clinical manifestations of AIDS in the tropics differ considerably from classic descriptions of the disease. Clinical features are reviewed in this article, with emphasis on infectious and nutritional manifestations. Management strategy in the tropics also is outlined. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/DIAGNOSIS/PATHOLOGY/ PREVENTION & CONTROL/TRANSMISSION AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections/PATHOLOGY Female Human HIV Infections/DIAGNOSIS/PATHOLOGY/PREVENTION & CONTROL/ TRANSMISSION Male Skin Diseases, Infectious/PATHOLOGY Tropical Climate JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW REVIEW, TUTORIAL

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