Schistosomiasis and HIV-1 infection in rural Zimbabwe: effect of treatment of schistosomiasis on CD4 cell count and plasma HIV-1 RNA load
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To determine whether treatment of schistosomiasis has an effect on the course of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection, individuals with schistosomiasis and with or without HIV-1 infection were randomized to receive praziquantel treatment at inclusion or after a delay of 3 months; 287 participants were included in the study, and 227 (79%) were followed up. Among the 130 participants who were coinfected, those who received early treatment (n=64) had a significantly lower increase in plasma HIV-1 RNA load than did those who received delayed treatment (n=66) (P
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Journal of Infectious Diseases |
Vol/bind | 192 |
Udgave nummer | 11 |
Sider (fra-til) | 1956-61 |
Antal sider | 6 |
ISSN | 0022-1899 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2005 |
ID: 36143832