A Case Report of Mycobacterium Avium Complex Peritonitis in an AIDS Patient

Peritonitis due to Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection is uncommon. The risk for MAC in AIDS patients is greatest in those with severely depressed CD4 count. The organs most commonly involved in disseminated MAC infection include spleen, mesenteric lymph nodes, liver, and intestines. The inv...

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Main Authors: Yihenew Negatu, Eyasu Mekonen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/590478
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