Gastrointestinal manifestations of HIV/AIDS

HIV-infected patients are faced with a number of infections that affect every organ system. The gastrointestinal system is highly vulnerable to the many pathogens that are capable of invading the immunocompromised patient, thus creating some of the most frustrating problems for both the patient and the clinician. This article reviews the potential problems in the HIV-infected patient specific to the GI tract and discusses the current therapies available for these problems.