Opportunistic infections in the liver of HIV-infected patients in Thailand: A necropsy study

• Main Authors: Parnpen Viriyavejakul, Porntip Rojanasunan, Akravudh Viriyavejakul, Phaiboon Punyarit, Benjanee Punpoowong, Vasant Khachansaksumet, Mario Riganti, Emsri Pongponratn
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/26103

Liver necropsy from patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus was analyzed in 117 cases. Wide ranges of opportunistic infections were recorded in 47%. Cryptococcosis (21.4%) was the most outstanding infection, followed by tuberculosis (16.2%), cytomegalovirus (5.1%) and penicillosis (3.4%)...