Magnitude of cytopenias among HIV-infected children in Bahir Dar, northwest Ethiopia: a comparison of HAART-naïve and HAART-experienced children

Magnitude of cytopenias among HIV-infected children in Bahir Dar, northwest Ethiopia: a comparison of HAART-naïve and HAART-experienced children

AIDS, caused by HIV, is a multisystem disease that affects hematopoiesis. The aim of this study was to assess cytopenias among HIV-infected children who had a follow-up at Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Bahir Dar, northwest Ethiopia. An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted between...

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Veröffentlicht in:HIV/AIDS (Auckland) 2017-01, Vol.9, p.31-42
Hauptverfasser: Tsegay, Yakob Gebregziabher, Tadele, Agerie, Addis, Zelalem, Alemu, Agersew, Melku, Mulugeta
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AIDS
Anemia
Antiretroviral drugs
Children
Cytopenia
HAART
Health aspects
Hematopoiesis
HIV
HIV patients
Human immunodeficiency virus
Laboratories
Leukopenia
Mortality
Neutropenia
Original Research
Pacytopenia
Thrombocytopenia
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Zusammenfassung:AIDS, caused by HIV, is a multisystem disease that affects hematopoiesis. The aim of this study was to assess cytopenias among HIV-infected children who had a follow-up at Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Bahir Dar, northwest Ethiopia. An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted between April and May 2013. Systematic random sampling method was used to select the study participants. Descriptive statistics, independent -test as well as chi-square and logistic regression were used for analysis. A -value
ISSN:1179-1373
1179-1373
DOI:10.2147/HIV.S125958