Prevalence and Predictors of Cytopenias in HIV-Infected Adults at Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy in Mehal Meda Hospital, Central Ethiopia.

A substantial burden of cytopenias was detected among HIV-infected adults enrolled for care and treatment services in our setting. Patients with HIV infection should be screened for hematological abnormalities at initiation of ART because of its potential for morbidity and mortality during ART.