The transition of HIV and AIDS from a death sentence to a chronic disease has not come without problems. Rheumatologists need to be aware of the full spectrum of rheumatic diseases seen in patients with HIV and AIDS, and know the best strategies for disease management.
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Lau, CS., Li, P. The effects of AIDS on the prevalence of rheumatic diseases. Nat Rev Rheumatol 13, 8–10 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrrheum.2016.196
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