Effect of dolutegravir on ferritin, iron, and C-reactive protein among people living with HIV and co-infections.

Bridget Kamurai Raylton P Chikwati Donald Vhanda Terrence Nyamayaro Justen Manasa Vinie Kouamou

Published in: Southern African journal of HIV medicine (2024)

The presence of co-infections in PLWH is associated with higher VL and with chronic inflammation. Ferritin and CRP decreased on dolutegravir-based ART but remained higher in people with co-infections despite similar rates of virologic suppression.

Keyphrases

antiretroviral therapy
hiv infected
hiv infected patients
oxidative stress
iron deficiency