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Salmonella bacteremia associated with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Arch Intern Med. 1985 Nov;145(11):1968-71. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/86049684
Nadelman RB; Mathur-Wagh U; Yancovitz SR; Mildvan D

Abstract: Six cases of bacteremia due to serotypes of Salmonella enteritidis are described in patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). In four instances the bacteremia was recurrent despite appropriate antimicrobial treatment. Neither a gastrointestinal tract source nor any other focus of infection could be identified in four of the six patients. In one patient an unusual Salmonella infection, ie, pyelonephritis, was noted. The discovery of Salmonella sepsis led in four cases to the initial diagnostic consideration of AIDS, which was ultimately confirmed. When unexplained Salmonella bacteremia occurs in populations known to be at high risk for the development of AIDS, a thorough evaluation for this disorder should be undertaken.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*COMPLICATIONS/DIAGNOSIS/ MICROBIOLOGY Adult Case Report Feces/MICROBIOLOGY Female Homosexuality Human Male Middle Age Recurrence Risk Salmonella enteritidis Salmonella typhimurium Salmonella Infections/*ETIOLOGY/MICROBIOLOGY Septicemia/*ETIOLOGY/MICROBIOLOGY Substance Abuse JOURNAL ARTICLE

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