Prevalence of Cryptococcal Antigenemia and Associated Factors among HIV/AIDS Patients at Felege-Hiwot Referral Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia.

Mohabaw Jemal Teshiwal Deress Yazie Teshome Belachew Yesuf Adem Siraj

Published in: International journal of microbiology (2021)

In this study, the high rate of cryptococcal antigenemia was observed among hospitalized HIV/AIDS patients, and it is alarming and highlights the need for improving CD4 status, expanding serum cryptococcal antigen screening, and strengthening regular cryptococcal antigenemia surveillance systems.

Keyphrases

hiv aids
antiretroviral therapy
end stage renal disease
human immunodeficiency virus
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
healthcare
chronic kidney disease
primary care
risk factors
emergency department
peritoneal dialysis
nk cells