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management of vit. B12 deficiency in HIV/AIDS

Posted: Nov 18, 2007

QUESTION:

Will you please give advise on treatment guidelines speciifically for HIV/AIDS patients who are vitamin B12 deficient? For example initial treatment to increase the serum level to with-in normal limits and suggested maintanience dose and frequency (if considered neccessary). thanks


  

RESPONSE FROM:   

    There is nothing special about replacement of B12 in HIV+ persons. The work up and management should be the same as in the HIV uninfected.

    DW




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