Thrombocytopenia and Associated Factors Among HIV Infected Patients in Pre- and Post-Anti-Retroviral Therapy, North East Ethiopia.

The prevalence of thrombocytopenia decreased significantly after the beginning of ART. HIV patients with low CD4 count and on AZT-based treatment showed high risk of thrombocytopenia. According to this study, thrombocytopenic patients were observed even after the initiation of ART. As a result, to decrease thrombocytopenic associated mortality and morbidity, there should be continuous screening for HIV-infected patients.