Risk factors for mortality among malnourished HIV-infected adults eligible for antiretroviral therapy.
AUTHORS
Woodd
SL ,
Kelly
P ,
Koethe
JR ,
Praygod
G ,
Rehman
AM ,
Chisenga
M ,
Siame
J ,
Heimburger
DC ,
Friis
H ,
Filteau
S ,
. BMC infectious diseases. 2016 10 12; 16(1). 562
- PMID: PMC5062813 [PubMed].
- PMCID: PMC5062813.
- NIHMSID: 100968551
ABSTRACT
A substantial proportion of HIV-infected adults starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) in sub-Saharan Africa are malnourished. We aimed to increase understanding of the factors affecting their high mortality, particularly in the high-risk period before ART initiation.
A substantial proportion of HIV-infected adults starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) in sub-Saharan Africa are malnourished. We aimed to increase understanding of the factors affecting their high mortality, particularly in the high-risk period before ART initiation.
Tags: Faculty Publications 2016