Pathophysiology and management of HIV-associated hematologic disorders.
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چکیده
T HE HUMAN immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has been identified as the causal agent for the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Infection with this virus has been associated with a broad range of clinical outcomes, particularly evident in the hematopoietic system. Impaired hematopoiesis, immune-mediated cytopenia, and altered coagulation parameters have been described following HIV infection. This review will discuss the clinical manifestations, postulated pathophysiology, and current therapeutic approaches to the hematologic abnormalities associated with HIV.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Blood
دوره 74 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1989