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Check for parasites annually, expert advises.


 This article discusses the importance of testing for and treating parasitic infections in HIV-infected persons. Parasites can increase the progression of HIV and inhibit the positive effects of antiretroviral medications. These infections cause additional stress to a patient's immune system and may increase viral replication. Many physicians are unaware of the problem of parasites. According to Dr. Jon D. Kaiser, parasitic infections can cause gastrointestinal symptoms that are often mistaken for medication side effects. Testing for parasites should be a high priority for clinicians treating HIV-infected persons and should be done at least once a year.
