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Current status of HIV infection: a review for non‐HIV‐treating physicians
Author(s) -
Knoll Bettina,
Lassmann Britta,
Temesgen Zelalem
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2007.03520.x
Subject(s) - medicine , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , antiretroviral therapy , immunology , sida , intensive care medicine , aids related opportunistic infections , viral disease , pediatrics , family medicine , virology , viral load
An estimated 40 million people live with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) globally, and over four million people were newly diagnosed with HIV infection in 2006. Twenty‐five million people have died as a result of HIV since its recognition in 1981. Where available, highly active antiretroviral therapy has resulted in significant decreases in HIV‐associated morbidity and mortality. Nevertheless, opportunistic infections and conditions continue to occur, and their recognition and management continue to be an important component of HIV care.