The Lipodystrophy Syndrome in HIV-Infected Children under Antiretroviral Therapy: A First Report from the Central Africa

• Main Authors: Honoré Kalombayi Tshamala (Author), Loukia Aketi (Author), Pierre Manianga Tshibassu (Author), Mathilde Bothale Ekila (Author), Eric Musalu Mafuta (Author), Patrick Kalambayi Kayembe (Author), Michel Ntetani Aloni (Author), Joseph Diayisu Shiku (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Despite the high prevalence of the HIV/AIDS, few studies focused on the prevalence of lipodystrophy in pediatric HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy (ARV) in sub-Saharan African countries. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and to identify the risk factors of metabolic...