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Erschienen in: Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders 2/2013

01.06.2013

HIV and thyroid dysfunction

verfasst von: Alan A. Parsa, Amrit Bhangoo

Erschienen in: Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders | Ausgabe 2/2013

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Abstract

Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are associated with dysfunction of many endocrine organs and their axis. HIV infectivity leads to altered metabolism, poor oral intake and increased prevalence of weight loss and wasting which may have a role in thyroid dysfunction. Overt thyroid dysfunction occurs at similar rates as the general population while subclinical disease such as nonthyroidal illness (sick euthyroid syndrome), subclinical hypothyroidism and isolated low T4 levels are more frequent. Moreover, HAART therapy can complicate thyroid function further through drug interactions and the immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS). In this review we report the common thyroid dysfunctions associated with HIV before and after HAART therapy. We discuss presentation, diagnostic work up, treatment and follow up in each condition.
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Metadaten
Titel
HIV and thyroid dysfunction
verfasst von
Alan A. Parsa
Amrit Bhangoo
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2013
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders / Ausgabe 2/2013
Print ISSN: 1389-9155
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-2606
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11154-013-9248-6

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