Autopsy report of a case of AIDS

We describe the autopsy findings in a prostitute, aged 38, who had recurrent fever, lymphadenopathy, anorexia and progressiveweight loss. Serology confirmed the presence of HTLV III antibodies. There was evidence of immunodeficiency with widespread opportunistic infections by candida, cryptococcus,...

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Published inThe National medical journal of India Vol. 3; no. 3; p. 119
Main Authors Lanjewar, D N, Wagholikar, U L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India 01.05.1990
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Summary:We describe the autopsy findings in a prostitute, aged 38, who had recurrent fever, lymphadenopathy, anorexia and progressiveweight loss. Serology confirmed the presence of HTLV III antibodies. There was evidence of immunodeficiency with widespread opportunistic infections by candida, cryptococcus, mycobacteria and the cytomegalovirus.
ISSN:0970-258X