Explain How GI Tract Complications Can Contribute to Malnutrition in HIV

question 35

Essay

Explain how GI tract complications can contribute to malnutrition in HIV patients.

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Definitions:

Prevalence

The proportion of a particular population found to be affected by a specific condition at a given time.

Etiology

The study of the causes or origins of diseases or disorders.

Concordance

In genetics, the occurrence of the same trait or medical condition in both members of a pair of twins or in multiple members of a family, indicating genetic influence.

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.