Open AccessHematological Abnormalities of Adult HIV-Infected Patients Before and After Initiation of Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northcentral Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s) -
Shewaneh Damtie,
Lemma Workineh,
Teklehaimanot Kiros,
Tahir Eyayu,
Tegenaw Tiruneh
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
hiv/aids
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 22
ISSN - 1179-1373
DOI - 10.2147/hiv.s308422
Subject(s) - medicine , neutropenia , white blood cell , hemoglobin , anemia , cross sectional study , hematology analyzer , immunology , hematology , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , antiretroviral therapy , complete blood count , gastroenterology , viral load , chemotherapy , pathology
Hematological abnormalities have been associated with an increased risk of disease progression and death in people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The use of antiretroviral medications can have a positive or negative effect on the hematological disorder. However, little is known about its impact on hematological parameters in antiretroviral-treated patients in Ethiopia, especially in the study area.