Association of Multiple Primary Skin Cancers With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection, CD4 Count, and Viral Load
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DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.1716
Abstract: Importance Persons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have a 2.8-fold higher risk than HIV-uninfected persons of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), defined as basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Individuals with a prior… read more here.
Keywords: risk; cd4; hiv infected; cd4 count ... See more keywords
Immune Status and Associated Mortality After Cancer Treatment Among Individuals With HIV in the Antiretroviral Therapy Era.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2019.4648
Abstract: Importance Immunologic decline associated with cancer treatment in people with HIV is not well characterized. Quantifying excess mortality associated with cancer treatment-related immunosuppression may help inform cancer treatment guidelines for persons with HIV. Objective To… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; treatment; cancer treatment; cd4 count ... See more keywords
COVID-19 INFECTION AND DRASTIC DECREASE IN CD4
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2021.07.460
Abstract: TOPIC: Chest Infections TYPE: Medical Student/Resident Case Reports INTRODUCTION: It is well known now that COVID-19 cause lymphopenia. In the retrospective study the number of total T cells, CD4+ and CD8+ T cells were dramatically… read more here.
Keywords: covid infection; covid; cd4; cd4 count ... See more keywords
High Prevalence of Fecal Carriage of Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae Among Newly HIV-Diagnosed Adults in a Community Setting in Tanzania
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DOI: 10.1089/mdr.2020.0066
Abstract: Colonization in HIV-infected populations with extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE) is particularly worrisome in low-income settings. This study describes the prevalence of ESBL-PE carriage and associated risk factors among newly HIV-diagnosed adults in a community setting… read more here.
Keywords: producing enterobacteriaceae; carriage; prevalence; cd4 count ... See more keywords
2267. The Effect of Opportunistic Infection (OI) Prophylaxis on the Gastrointestinal Microbiome (GIM) and Immune Reconstitution (IR) in Veterans With HIV and AIDS
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.1920
Abstract: Abstract Background Despite antiretroviral therapy (ART), some patients do not achieve IR. Moreover, GI bacterial translocation may lead to a decrease in CD4 counts with an increase in IL-6 in blood. However, the effect of… read more here.
Keywords: smx; tmp smx; cd4 count; gim ... See more keywords
Prospective evaluation of radiographic manifestations of tuberculosis in relationship with CD4 count in patients with HIV/AIDS
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032917
Abstract: A major risk factor to develop active tuberculosis (TB) is the infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Chest radiography is the first-line imaging modality used to rule out TB. Coinfected individuals present often with… read more here.
Keywords: cd4; tuberculosis; cd4 counts; cd4 count ... See more keywords
Latent tuberculosis infection screening in HIV‐infected patients: guidelines versus everyday practice in a UK HIV centre
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DOI: 10.1111/hiv.12678
Abstract: Treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) reduces the risk of progression to active tuberculosis (TB) disease among people living with HIV (PLWH). While the World Health Organization advocates universal LTBI screening of PLWH [1], current… read more here.
Keywords: bhiva; ltbi screening; hiv; infection ... See more keywords
Utility of CD4 count measurement in the era of universal antiretroviral therapy: an analysis of routine laboratory data in Botswana
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DOI: 10.1111/hiv.12951
Abstract: National guidelines in Botswana recommend baseline CD4 count measurement and both CD4 and HIV viral load (VL) monitoring post‐antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation. We evaluated the utility of CD4 count measurement in Botswana in the era… read more here.
Keywords: count measurement; cd4; antiretroviral therapy; cd4 count ... See more keywords
Late diagnosis of HIV: An updated consensus definition
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DOI: 10.1111/hiv.13425
Abstract: In recent years, HIV testing frequency has increased, resulting in more people being diagnosed during seroconversion with a temporarily low CD4 count. Using the current consensus definition of late HIV presentation ('presenting for care with… read more here.
Keywords: consensus; consensus definition; definition late; cd4 count ... See more keywords
P184 Adherence to pcp prophylaxis guidelines in hiv positive patients
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DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2017-053232.227
Abstract: Introduction Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP) prophylaxis is often continued despite acceptable CD4 counts in HIV positive individuals on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment. Both BHIVA and EACS guidelines advise discontinuing prophylaxis if the CD4 count is >200 cells/mm3… read more here.
Keywords: pcp prophylaxis; p184 adherence; prophylaxis; cd4 count ... See more keywords
Butyrylcholinesterase Levels on Admission Predict Severity and 12-Month Mortality in Hospitalized AIDS Patients
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/5201652
Abstract: Background Butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) is synthesized mainly in the liver and an important marker in many infectious/inflammatory diseases, but its role in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients is not clear. We wished to ascertain if BChE… read more here.
Keywords: aids patients; mortality; bche level; cd4 count ... See more keywords