Influence of comorbidities on CD4+/CD8+ proportion in HIV-positive patients in Blumenau, State of Santa Catarina: a retrospective study
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 50(5): 666-669, Sept.-Oct. 2017. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract 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.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida
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Relação CD4-CD8
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil