Plasma levels of fibrinolytic and coagulation biomarkers in HIV-infected individuals on highly active antiretroviral therapy: A case-control study in a Northern Ghanaian population.

Charles A DerigubahCharles NkansahKofi MensahSamuel K Appiah Felix Osei-Boakye Enoch Odame AntoMichael OwusuDorcas SerwaaMaxwell A HubertSimon Bannison BaniEugene KuugbeeGyesi Razak IssahakuAlexander Y DebrahOtchere Addai-Mensah

Published in: Health science reports (2023)

HIV-seropositive individuals on HAART have deranged coagulation and fibrinolytic markers. Higher HIV viral load correlates strongly with elevated plasma levels of PAI-1 antigens. Periodic assessment of markers of coagulation and fibrinolysis be included in the management of HIV/AIDS in Ghana.

Keyphrases

antiretroviral therapy
hiv aids
hiv infected
hiv infected patients
hiv positive
human immunodeficiency virus
hiv testing