Sinusitis in HIV: microbiology and therapy.

Curr Allergy Asthma Rep

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati, 231 Albert Sabin Way, PO Box 670528, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA.

Published: November 2005

Rhinosinusitis in the HIV-infected population is an increasingly common finding as HIV infection has transitioned toward becoming a chronic medical condition. In this patient population, rhinosinusitis may be challenging to diagnose and treat effectively. However, adequate diagnostic tools are available, microbial identity can be reasonably anticipated based on the CD4 count, and effective management strategies can be implemented. In this article, we discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic options for HIV-infected patients with rhinosinusitis.

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