COVID-19 in patients living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection: Challenges and way-forward.

Bhatt, Manasvini; Soneja, Manish; Gupta, Nitin

Bhatt, Manasvini; Soneja, Manish; Gupta, Nitin.

Bhatt M; Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Soneja M; Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Gupta N; Department of Infectious Diseases, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.

Drug Discov Ther ; 15(1): 42-43, 2021 Mar 10.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1005610

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Most studies have described worse outcomes with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This has been attributed to COVID-19 associated lymphopenia (resulting in lower CD4 count), higher prevalence of comorbidities (established risk factors for severity in COVID-19) and pre-existing lung damage. The problem has been further aggravated by the lack in the access to routine care in HIV patients due to diversion of resources. In this article, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 on patients with HIV infection.

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COVID-19/epidemiology; Coinfection/immunology; HIV Infections/epidemiology; CD4 Lymphocyte Count; COVID-19/immunology; HIV Infections/immunology; Health Services Accessibility; Humans; Prognosis; Socioeconomic Factors

Keywords

COVID-19; HIV; tuberculosis

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: HIV Infections / Coinfection / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Drug Discov Ther Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ddt.2020.03111

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