Open AccessEndocrine and Metabolic Disorders Associated with Human Immune Deficiency Virus Infection
Author(s) -
C N Unachukwu,
Doris I. Uchenna,
Erin E. Young
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
west african journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0189-160X
DOI - 10.4314/wajm.v28i1.48415
Subject(s) - medicine , endocrine system , insulin resistance , lipodystrophy , diabetes mellitus , adrenal insufficiency , thyroid , immunology , metabolic syndrome , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , antiretroviral therapy , viral load , hormone , endocrinology
Many reports have described endocrine and metabolic disorders in the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. This article reviewed various reports in the literature in order to increase the awareness and thus the need for early intervention when necessary.