Diagnosis of disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex infection by liver biopsy

S. R. Shah; D. A. Rastegar; T. L. Nicol

Diagnosis of disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex infection by liver biopsy

S. R. Shah, D. A. Rastegar, T. L. Nicol

School of Medicine

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Abstract

Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection is a common complication of HIV/AIDS. Signs and symptoms of this infection are nonspecific and include fever, weight loss, diarrhea, and abnormal levels of liver enzymes, especially elevated alkaline phosphatase levels. Diagnosis can be achieved through several methods, but liver biopsy may be the most rapid and efficient. We present a case that illustrates the potential value of liver biopsy in diagnosing disseminated MAC infection.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	669-672
Number of pages	4
Journal	AIDS Reader
Volume	10
Issue number	11
State	Published - Jan 1 2000

Keywords

AIDS-related infections
Liver biopsy
Mycobacterium avium complex
Mycobacterium aviumintracellulare

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Infectious Diseases

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Diagnosis of disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex infection by liver biopsy

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