Incidence of campylobacteriosis among patients with AIDS in Los Angeles County.

摘要: The incidence and characteristics of campylobacteriosis among patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in Los Angeles County were assessed by matching the Campylobacter AIDS surveillance reporting registries for years 1983-1987. infection was reported 29 (0.7%) 4,433 cases. average annual cases (519/100,000) exceeded crude population rate 39-fold males aged 15-55 35-fold. more common female than male (p = 0.065). A distinct seasonal variation noted peaks occurring July November. median survival time (14 months) lower that without (21 months); however, we not able to assess potential confounders such as subsequent opportunistic infections or antiviral therapy prophylactic regiment validate this finding. had higher rates bacteremia hospitalization AIDS. Attempts should be made elucidate sources other enteric patients.