HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

Oesphageal ulcers in HIV is suggestive of CMV, mx valganciclovir

Candida oesphagitis- white plaques- confirm with biospy/ PCR, mx fluclonazole

Test Tb prior to starting ART as can exacerbate it

Exam Cram

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a blood borne virus that lives inside the immune CD4 cells, causing AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)

• Present: flu like symptoms (sero-conversion), AIDS defining illnesses e.g. Kaposi's sarcoma & oesphageal candida

• Diagnosis: HIV blood serology PCR

• Management: anti-retrovirals (nil vaccine)

Outline

Background

Assessment

History

Examination

Investigations

Diagnosis

Diagnostic criteria

Differentials: 

Management

Acute

Long term

Resources and References

Written in 2025