Driving force of COVID-19 among people living with HIV in Wuhan, China.

Wei GuoFangzhao MingYu DongQian ZhangLian LiuMing GaoXiaoxia ZhangPingzheng MoYong FengWeiming TangKe Liang

Published in: AIDS care (2022)

COVID-19 related morbidity rates were comparable between PLWH and the general population. Older age with low CD4 count, an extended period of HIV diagnosis, and treatment-naivety were potential driving forces of COVID-19 prevalence among PLWH. Strategies for preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection among PLWH with weak immune responses are required.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
immune response
hiv positive
risk factors
human immunodeficiency virus
hepatitis c virus
dendritic cells
toll like receptor
hiv aids
risk assessment
south africa
community dwelling
human health
men who have sex with men