Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Eugenia O Ofondu

Publications

• Research Article
  Prevalence and Risk Factors for Opportunistic Infections in HIV Patients Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in a Resource-Limited Setting in Nigeria
  Author(s): Michael O Iroezindu, Eugenia O Ofondu, Harry Hausler and Brian Van WykMichael O Iroezindu, Eugenia O Ofondu, Harry Hausler and Brian Van Wyk
  
  Background: The introduction of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) has led to decline in HIV-related opportunistic infections in high-income settings. We determined the prevalence and risk factors for opportunistic infections among patients receiving HAART in a resource-limited setting in Nigeria. Methodology: A descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study among adult HIV-infected patients receiving HAART for a median duration of 3 years at the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Nigeria was conducted. Data on pre- HAART socio-demographic, clinical and laboratory characteristics were obtained. Post-HAART data were collected through history, physical examination and laboratory investigations. Result: The mean age of the participants was 41.1 ± 10.0 years; and females were in the majority (65.8%). Half (50.4%) belonged to the lower socio-economic class. .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.S3-002

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