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Erick Cruz Grave1, Paul Paik2,3, John Kim2
1Department of Internal Medicine, University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA.
Managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) alongside human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) presents complex diagnostic and treatment challenges. This case series highlights the need for personalized, multidisciplinary care to improve outcomes for these patients.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
Background:
- Coexistence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) poses significant clinical challenges.
- Immune dysregulation and increased infection risk are common in patients with both IBD and HIV.
- Current evidence guiding the management of this dual diagnosis is limited, leading to poorly defined outcomes.
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