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  • Internal Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Geriatrics

Background:

  • HIV infection leads to various complications, exacerbated by aging, lifestyle, and comorbidities.
  • Chronic conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, and neurologic issues are prevalent in HIV patients.
  • Cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions are common, with traditional risk factors playing a significant role.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the spectrum of chronic complications in persons with HIV.
  • To highlight the role of family physicians in managing these conditions.
  • To discuss the impact of antiretroviral therapy and lifestyle factors.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on HIV-associated complications.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to chronic conditions in HIV patients.
  • Discussion of management strategies for viral hepatitis and metabolic complications.

Main Results:

  • HIV patients face increased risks for diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and neurologic complications.
  • Cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases are common, influenced by traditional risk factors.
  • Antiretroviral therapy can cause metabolic complications, though newer drugs have improved safety profiles.
  • Effective management of viral hepatitis coinfection is vital.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive management by family physicians is essential for addressing chronic complications in HIV patients.
  • Addressing aging, lifestyle, and comorbidities is key to preventing and managing long-term health issues.
  • Optimizing antiretroviral therapy and managing coinfections improve patient outcomes.