High number of CD56<sup>bright</sup> NK-cells and persistently low CD4<sup>+</sup> T-cells in a hemophiliac HIV/HCV co-infected patient without opportunistic infections

High number of CD56<sup>bright</sup> NK-cells and persistently low CD4<sup>+</sup> T-cells in a hemophiliac HIV/HCV co-infected patient without opportunistic infections

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Both the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV), either alone or as coinfections, persist in their hosts by destroying and/or escaping immune defenses, with high morbidity as consequence. In some cases, howeve...

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Main Authors: Fregni Giulia, Maresca Anaenza Freire, Jalbert Valérie, Caignard Anne, Scott-Algara Daniel, Cramer Elisabeth Bordé, Rouveix Elisabeth, Béné Marie C, Capron Claude
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Virology Journal
Subjects:
HIV
HCV
Opportunistic infections
CD4
NK cells
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/10/1/33

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