Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Department of Hematology and Immune Hematology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  The immunological and clinical progress of adult HIV positive patients who were on antiretroviral therapy and follow-up for more than two years: Retrospective cohort study at University of Gondar Comprehensive Hospital.
  Author(s): Mulualem Lemma*, Gezahegn Bewket, Zegeye Getaneh and Takele Teklu
  
  Introduction: Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) shows a great impact on immunological restoration and viral load suppression in individuals living with the Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV). Currently, among 38.4 million individuals living with HIV in the globe, around 28.7 million are under ART. Good adherence and follow-up of ART treatment decrease the morbidity and mortality rates of HIV positive individuals and increase the quality of life. Although it is a retrospective cohort study, we aimed to assess how ART regimens influence the restoration of immunological and hematological parameters, and the clinical progression after 2 and half years of ART treatment and follow-up. Methodology: Retrospectively, we reviewed the medical records of HIV patients. Based on our follow-up requirements, we collected the medical records of 320 HIV patients .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2155-6113.2023.14.939

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