Case Report

Primary Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Presenting as Acute Pancreatitis

Authors: Ryan Tyner, MD, Glenn Turett, MD

Abstract

Primary human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection can present in a variety of ways. It is important to recognize acute HIV infection, for personal and public health reasons. We present an unusual case of primary HIV infection manifesting as acute pancreatitis.

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