Nutrition for Special Groups

Nutrition for Special Groups 3(3+0)

Lesson 46 : Hiv Aids

Effects of HIV Infection

• Cytolytic action on infected cells.
• Immunologic abnormalities, notably a decreased number of T4 lymphocytes.
• Secondary opportunistic infections caused by protozoa, fungi, bacteria, viruses etc.
• Increased susceptibility to neoplasms.
• Neurologic involvement leading to complications like AIDS dementra complex and disorders of the peripheral nervous system and skeletal muscle.