Iron is an essential element for virtually all cell types due to its role in energy metabolism,
nucleic acid synthesis and cell proliferation. Nevertheless, if free, iron induces cellular and …

Haematological and immunological abnormalities abound in HIV infections. Reduced CD4+
T cells, changes in cytokine profiles, and impaired immunity are the key immunological …

Hematologic changes are frequent complications in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).
Anemia and thrombocytopenia are the most frequent multifactorial hematologic …

Background Anemia is the most frequent hematologic abnormality among people living with
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)(PLWHIV) and is associated with HIV disease …

People living with HIV (PLWHIV) are at high risk of anemia due to inadequate iron intake,
HIV and opportunistic infections, and inflammation, and as a side effect of antiretroviral …

Chronic anemia is more prevalent in people living with HIV (PLWH) compared to the general
population. The mechanisms that drive chronic anemia in HIV are multifaceted and include …

Introduction. Anemia was defined as a hemoglobin level of less than or equal to 13.9 g/dl for
male and less than or equal to 12.2 g/dl for female adults. It is one of the most common …

Background Anemia is the commonest hematological complications in HIV patients, and has
a significant impact on quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. However, little is known about …

Background Despite the accessibility and higher coverage of antiretroviral therapy (ART),
HIV/AIDS is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in low-and middle-income countries …

Impaired hematologic status (IHS) was investigated as a determinant of immune function
defined as cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4) T-helper cell count, quality of life (QOL) weight …