Rapid antiretroviral therapy initiation in patients with advanced HIV disease: 6-month outcomes of an observational cohort evaluation in Lesotho.
For adults and adolescents, the World Health Organization defines advanced HIV disease (AHD) as a CD4 (cluster of differentiation 4) count of <200 cells/mm3 or a clinical stage 3 or 4 event. We describe clinical outcomes in a cohort of AHD patients at two regional hospitals in Lesotho. From Novem...
Main Authors: | Appolinaire Tiam, Heather Paulin, Rhoderick Machekano, Ikwo Oboho, Elfriede Agyemang, Fred Asiimwe Mugyenyi, Llang Maama-Maime, Yohannes Mengistu, Tsitsi Chatora, More Mungati, Majoalane Mokone, Tsietso Mots'oane, Annah Masheane, Vincent Tukei |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2023-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0292660 |
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