In view of the fact that over 33 (in some estimates 43) million people worldwide are infected with HIV-AIDS, this now constitutes the most important infectious disease in which osteoporosis can occur. Recent reports have shown that HIV infection is an additional risk factor for osteoporosis and pathologic fractures.

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Infectious Disorders

  • Reiner Bartl,
  • Christoph Bartl

摘要

In view of the fact that over 33 (in some estimates 43) million people worldwide are infected with HIV-AIDS, this now constitutes the most important infectious disease in which osteoporosis can occur. Recent reports have shown that HIV infection is an additional risk factor for osteoporosis and pathologic fractures.