AIDS-Associated Cryptosporidial and Cytomegalovirus Cholangiopathy.

Authors

Nada M. Alsharif, Corewell Health Resident
Mamoun M. Souleiman, Corewell Health Resident
Luxhman Gunaseelan, Corewell Health Resident
Cecilia Big, Corewell Health

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-6-2024

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)-associated cholangiopathy is a biliary tract condition seen in AIDS patients who are severely immunosuppressed, contributing to significant mortality in this population, even in developed countries with access to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). We discuss a thirty-six-year-old human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive male, non-compliant with HAART therapy, who presented with a one-year history of weight loss, persistent fatigue, and chronic diarrhea, which had worsened significantly in the past few weeks. Routine laboratory studies on presentation indicated elevated liver enzymes and alkaline phosphatase, a CD4 count of 2 cells/mm

Volume

16

Issue

7

First Page

e63963

Recommended Citation

Alsharif NM, Souleiman MM, Gunaseelan L, Big C. AIDS-associated cryptosporidial and cytomegalovirus cholangiopathy. Cureus. 2024 Jul 6;16(7):e63963. doi: 10.7759/cureus.63963. PMID: 39104976.

DOI

10.7759/cureus.63963

ISSN

2168-8184

PubMed ID

39104976