**5. Bone marrow associated haematological abnormalities**

Bone marrow abnormalities are frequently seen in HIV infected patients.However, these changes do not seem to be specific, but maybe typical for HIV patients. The most common findings are dysplasia affecting one or more cell lineages. Bone marrow examination is not routinely done in HIV infected patients. It is usually performed to evaluate peripheral cytopenias or when systemic infections or malignancies are suspected.
