Influence of comorbidities on CD4+/CD8+ proportion in HIV-positive patients in Blumenau, State of Santa Catarina: a retrospective study.
作者信息
Batista Keila Zaniboni Siqueira, Bogoni Bárbara, Müller Renata Cristina, Penedo Camila Corrêa, Hercílio Higino da Silva
机构信息
Laboratório de Imunologia, Departamento de Ciências Naturais, Universidade Regional de Blumenau, Blumenau, SC, Brasil.
Departamento de Medicina, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Regional de Blumenau, Blumenau, SC, Brasil.
出版信息
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2017 Sep-Oct;50(5):666-669. doi: 10.1590/0037-8682-0523-2016.
INTRODUCTION
The objective was to identify comorbidities related to HIV-positive patients in Blumenau, State of Santa Catarina.
METHODS
A retrospective, descriptive observational design study which analyzed data from 424 patients assisted by the sexually transmitted disease/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (STD/AIDS) Specialized Care Service (SCS).
RESULTS
Of 424 medical records analyzed, 388 patients presented CD4+/CD8+ ratios lower than 1. The most prevalent comorbidities were smoking, depression, alcoholism, and herpes zoster infection, in males and females.
CONCLUSIONS
The most relevant comorbidity in both genders was herpes zoster, an important marker of immunity in patients. The lowest mean was observed among patients with neurotoxoplasmosis.
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