Evaluation of CD4 count response in HIV subjects with antiretroviral treatment protocol

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Author Details : Varun Patel, Simran Samnani, Kalpesh Patel*

Volume : 7, Issue : 2, Year : 2022

Article Page : 69-72

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijirm.2022.017

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Abstract

Introduction: The present study was undertaken to evaluate the CD4 count responses in subjects who are on long term first line antiretroviral treatment (ART).
Materials and Methods: A total of 200 People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV), on first line ART for five years seen in the ART centre were included in the study. Patients were interviewed and details entered as per the proforma. Proforma included various details such as serial CD4 counts and Opportunistic infection pre and post ART.
Results: Mean CD4 count pre ART was 171.32 ± 65.23 per mm and one year after ART was 374.56 ± 159.12. There was significant rise in CD4 count one year after the initiation of ART (p = 0.000) The mean CD4 count at the time of collection of data was 545.23 ± 259.11 as compared to mean CD4 count pre ART of 171.32 ± 65.23 per mm. The rise was significant.
(National AIDS Control. OrganizationNACO) suggested first line regimens outcome in vigorous immunologic response that is continued over a mean period of over six years in a majority (84%) of the subjects and consequence in significant decline in opportunistic infections.
 

Keywords: ART, CD4 count, Opportunistic infection, Immunology

How to cite : Patel V, Samnani S, Patel K, Evaluation of CD4 count response in HIV subjects with antiretroviral treatment protocol. IP Indian J Immunol Respir Med 2022;7(2):69-72

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