A 29-year-old man with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) comes to the emergency department because of progressively increasing abdominal discomfort. Examination shows voluntary guarding in the upper abdomen. His bio-chemistry is normal except for an elevated amylase at 370 U/L (25-125 U/L). Which of the following infections can trigger this disorder in AIDS patients?
High-Yield Explanation
Pancreatitis in AIDS patients can be caused by cytomegalovirus and cryptosporidium as well as M. avium complex. Drugs are another cause of AIDS-related pancreatitis.