Titre

Immunologic and Virological Profile of Older Adult Patients Infected by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus starting Treatment in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Type

Livre

Axe

Secteur

Santé,

Thématique

Recherches,

Recherche

Science, Traitement et Soins cliniques,

Lieu

National,

Source

Chercheurs / Universités,

Auteur

Erick Ntambwe Kamangu*

Nombbre de page

Année d'édition

2018

Description

Background: Although the National HIV Infection Control Program has adopted the “Test and Treat” option, virological, immunological and clinical parameters are still important for the decision of the appropriate treatment and proper care. Objective: The objective of this work was to evaluate the immunological and virological profile of HIV-infected patients over 50 years of age starting antiretroviral treatment in Kinshasa. Methods: Twenty-seven subjects over the age of 50 years diagnosed with HIV Type 1 by serology in 3 treatment centers in Kinshasa during the period from 08 November 20...