The patient, a 30-year-old homosexual man, complained of unexplained weight loss, chronic diarrhea, and respiratory congestion during the past 6 months. Physical examination revealed right-sided pneumonitis. The following studies were performed:
Diagnostic Analysis: establish a diagnostic analysis of this case supported by a clinical guideline :
-summary of signficiant clinical data
- create a diagnostic rationale of the case including diagnosis and clinical data that support it
Critical Thinking Questions
- What is the relationship between levels of CD4 lymphocytes and the likelihood of clinical complications from AIDS?
- Why does the United States Public Health Service recommend monitoring CD4 counts every 3 to 6 months in patients infected with HIV?