Immune activation and arterial stiffness in lean adults with HIV on antiretroviral therapy

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Authors

Longa Kaluba · Cavendish University Zambia

Fastone Goma · University of Zambia

Chris Guure · University of Ghana

Sody Munsaka · University of Zambia

Wilbroad Mutale · University of Zambia

Douglas C. Heimburger · Vanderbilt University

Theresa Chikopela ·

Abstract

Our population of lean PLWH had increased immune activation and higher cfAiX, a marker of arterial stiffness, compared to HIV-negative persons. The negative association between immune activation and arterial stiffness as measured by crPWV in PLHW on long-term treatment needs further elucidation.

Topics & Keywords

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine

Volume 22, Issue 1, pp. 1190-1190

DOI: 10.4102/sajhivmed.v22i1.1190

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