HIV & GI Disease

Abdominal Distention

Abdominal distention in a 7 year-old.

Hematology Hbg = 7.9 gm% WBC = 3,800/cumm Platelets = 90,000/cumm Because of the marked splenomegaly, a needle aspirate was obtained. Results are to the right. --> Click for what's wrong. Cutaneous manifestations. Treatment Improved nutrition Antimicrobials Pentavalent antimony compounds (SbV)	Photo; Walter Sharp, Purdue University
Amphotericin B Pentamidine (IM) Because of the persistent cough an X-Ray was ordered, unfortunately the family didn't have the money. A medical student paid the $1.50 charge. The result.

As is commonly the case.......