Parasitic Disease Screening among HIV Patients from Endemic Countries in a Toronto Clinic

BACKGROUND: Many North American-based HIV patients originate from parasitic disease-endemic regions. Strongyloidiasis, schistosomiasis and filariasis are important due to their wide distribution and potential for severe morbidity.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cecilia T Costiniuk, Curtis L Cooper, Steve Doucette, Colin M Kovacs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/154696