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Manifestaciones oculares asociadas a CD4+ en pacientes con virus de inmunodeficiencia humana

Introducción: desde los primeros casos de virus de inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH), se conocen manifestaciones oculares secundarias a la infección y estas se han relacionado con el conteo de linfocitos CD4+. Objetivo: describir la correlación entre las manifestaciones oculares en pacientes con VIH y e...

AIDS-related progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system caused by reactivation of JC virus (JCV). METHODS: We described the profile of laboratory-confirmed PML cases among AIDS patients. RESULTS: A total of 43 HIV patients with c...

Multicomponent physical activity program to prevent body changes and metabolic disturbances associated with antiretroviral therapy and improve quality of life of people living with HIV: a pragmatic trial

Clinics; 76 (), 2021
OBJECTIVES: Comprehensive care for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (PLH) includes the promotion of healthier habits, including physical activity (PA). This study aimed to describe a multicomponent pragmatic trial protocol to assess the effect of PA in preventing body changes and met...

Prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in patients diagnosed with HIV without prior antiretroviral treatment

Gac. méd. Méx; 156 (4), 2020
Abstract Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most prevalent respiratory problem in the world. Patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection have a higher prevalence of smoking and recurrent lung infections and are at higher risk of COPD. Objective: To determin...

Epidemiological profile of HIV older adults who are patients in a reference center in Aracaju-SE

Background and objectives: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a disease caused by HIV. 3% of the people living with HIV/AIDS in Brazil are 60 years old or over. Although older adults correspond to a small percentage, there has been a significant increase in the inciden...

Monitoring HIV infection in Minas Gerais state: 15-year assessment of adults living with HIV initiating Antiretroviral Therapy

Abstract INTRODUCTION The first Brazilian HIV treatment recommendation was put forward in 1996, resulting in 12 subsequent guidelines. Several changes were made regarding "when" and "how" to begin treatment. The latest guideline recommends immediate initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART). This stud...

The effects of favipiravir on hematological parameters of covıd-19 patients

Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992); 66 (Suppl 2), 2020
SUMMARY INTRODUCTION This study aims to evaluate changes in hematological parameters after the follow-up of patients who received treatment with favipiravir due to COVID-19 infections. METHODS Sixty-two cases receiving favipiravir treatment for at least five days due to COVID-19 infection were evalua...

Unsatisfactory long-term virological suppression in human immunodeficiency virus-infected children in the Amazonas State, Brazil

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Achieving viral suppression (VS) in children is challenging despite the exponential increase in access to antiretroviral therapy (ART). We evaluated VS in children >1 year of age and adolescents 5 years after they had begun ART, in Manaus, Amazonas state, Brazil. METHODS: HIV...

Oportunidade de vinculação de pessoas vivendo com HIV em um serviço especializado de saúde, Belo Horizonte (MG)

RESUMO: Introdução: A vinculação é um passo fundamental para o cuidado contínuo da infecção pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV/aids), sendo essencial para proporcionar o acesso à terapia antirretroviral, bem como ao cuidado integral. Metodologia: Estudo transversal, com pessoas viv...

Hepatitis B viremia in HIV-coinfected individuals under antiretroviral therapy

Braz. j. infect. dis; 23 (6), 2019
ABSTRACT Background: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has decreased AIDS incidence and mortality, rendering comorbidities, such as hepatitis B more relevant for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Since antiretroviral drugs may also inhibit hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication, analyzing t...