Prevalent infectious diseases in patients with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia.

: Infectious diseases are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among HIV-infected persons in Ethiopia. Though no systematic studies have been performed, anecdotal reports are available mostly from cross-sectional studies on the associations between the most prevalent infectious diseases and HIV/AIDS. In this review, we present the most frequently reported infectious diseases among people living with HIV/AIDS in the country, with the need for strengthening diagnostic laboratories being urgent in order to support surveillance as well as control measures.